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ascetic
/əˈsetɪk/
American
- n. 苦行者, 禁欲者
- adj. 苦行的, 禁欲的
- Definition
- n. a person who avoids physical pleasures, often for religious reasons
- adj. avoiding physical pleasures and comforts, especially 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。
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