celibate

1. ADJ Someone who is celibate does not marry or have sex, because of their religious beliefs. (为宗教信仰而) 独身的; 禁欲的

The Pope bluntly told the world's priests yesterday to stay celibate. 教皇昨天直言告诫世界各地的牧师们要保持独身。

2. N-COUNT A celibate is someone who is celibate. (出于宗教信仰的) 独身者; 禁欲者

...the U.S.A.'s biggest group of celibates. …美国最大的独身宗教群体。

3. ADJ Someone who is celibate does not have sex during a particular period of their life. (某段时间内) 禁欲的

I was celibate for two years. 我禁欲了两年。