celibate

禁欲的、不发生性行为的

He has been celibate since his divorce three years ago.

自从三年前离婚后，他一直过著禁欲的生活。

独身的、立誓不婚的宗教

Catholic priests are required to remain celibate for life.

天主教神父必须终身独身守贞。

禁欲者、独身者

He described himself as a celibate by choice, not by circumstance.

他说自己是自愿禁欲，而非环境所迫。