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celibacy
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈsel.ə.bə.si/ us /ˈsel.ə.bə.si/
the state of not having sex, especially because you have made a religious promise not to: （尤指因宗教信仰）禁欲
Celibacy is not exclusive to Catholic priests.禁欲并不仅限于天主教牧师。
She chose celibacy after a pregnancy scare at 16.她16岁时发生过一次怀孕恐慌，之后就选择了禁欲。
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celibate
He said that celibacy is fine, and sometimes even restful.
The church resists any effort to change policies regarding birth control, priestly celibacy, or the ordination of women.
the rule of clerical celibacy
celibacy | American Dictionary
celibacy
noun[ U ]
us/ˈsel·ə·bə·si/
the state of intentionally not being married or having a sexual relationship
celibate
adjective[ not gradable ]us/ˈsel·ə·bət/
a celibate life
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