celibacy
n. 独身
例句
He took a vow of chastity and celibacy.
他发下了守贞和独身的誓。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Roman doctrine, of course, had prized the state of celibacy, insisting that it was the superior state over marriage.
当然，罗马教义曾赞扬独身主义，坚持认为这是优于婚姻的状态。
Some add celibacy to the charge list.
有人又把独身加作一条应受指责的理由。
