ascetic

名詞

UK/əˈset.ɪk/
US/əˈset̬.ɪk/

定義 ascetic 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

    苦行者;清修者

    • He chose to become an ascetic, embracing a life of simplicity.

      他選擇成為一個苦行者,擁抱簡樸的生活。

    • She is considered a modern ascetic for renouncing all material luxuries.

      她被認為是一個現代的苦行者,放棄了所有的物質享受。

    • As an ascetic, he lived a spartan existence focused on spiritual growth.

      作為一個苦行者,他過著簡樸的生活,專注於精神成長。

形容詞

UK/əˈset.ɪk/
US/əˈset̬.ɪk/

定義 ascetic 形容詞

  1. characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention, typically for religious reasons; simple and austere.

    禁慾的;苦行的;生活簡樸的(通常指因宗教原因)。

    • Their dwelling was very ascetic, reflecting their austere lifestyle.

      他們的居所非常簡樸,反映了他們嚴苛的生活方式。

    • The monk led an ascetic life, devoting his time to prayer and meditation.

      這位僧侶過著苦行的生活,將時間都奉獻給祈禱和冥想。

    • She chose to live an ascetic life, forgoing all unnecessary material pleasures.

      她選擇過著禁慾的生活,放棄所有不必要的物質享受。