| 释义 |
cel·i·bate
I. \ˈseləbə̇t\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin caelibatus, from caelib-, caelebs unmarried + -atus -ate; akin to Sanskrit kevala alone and to Gothic liban to live — more at live
1. : celibacy
< the celibate of priests >
2. [celibate (II) ] : one who lives a single life (as a bachelor)
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin caelib-, caelebs + English -ate
: of or relating to celibacy |