asceticism

英[ə'setɪsɪzəm] 美[ə'setɪsɪzəm]
  • n. 禁欲主义
Noun:
  1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

  2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

  3. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. Nothing is easier than to give Christian asceticism a Socialist tinge.
      要给基督教禁欲主义涂上一层社会主义的色彩,是再容易不过了。
    2. The concept of celibacy carries connotations of asceticism and religious fervor.
      修道者的独身观念含有禁欲兴宗教热情之意。

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