puritan
/ˈpjʊrɪtən/
American
- n. 清教徒
- adj. 清教徒式的, 极端拘谨的
- Definition
- n. a member of a Protestant group who followed very strict moral rules
- adj. following strict moral and religious rules
- Example
- His puritan upbringing made him avoid parties and loud music.
- 他清教徒式的成长经历让他对聚会和喧闹的音乐避而远之。