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ascetic

/əˈsetɪk/ American
  • adj. 苦行的, 禁欲的
  • n. 苦行者, 禁欲者
Definition
  • adj. avoiding physical pleasures and comforts, especially for religious reasons
  • n. a person who avoids physical pleasures, often for religious reasons
Example
He lives an ascetic life, avoiding luxury and owning very few things.
他过着苦行般的生活,远离奢华,拥有的东西极少。