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单词 chaste
释义 chaste
 —chastely,  adv.   —chasteness,  n.  
 /chayst/, adj., chaster, chastest.
  1. refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
  2. virgin.
  3. not engaging in sexual relations; celibate.
  4. free from obscenity; decent: chaste conversation.
  5. undefiled or stainless: chaste, white snow.
  6. pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple.
  7.  Obs.   unmarried.
 [1175-1225; ME < OF < L castus clean, pure, chaste]
 Syn. 1. continent. 4. clean, elevated. 5. unsullied. 6. unaffected, unadorned, neat; classic; elegant.
 Ant. 1. immoral. 4. coarse. 5. debased. 6. ornate.
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