asceticism

[英] [əˈsetɪˌsɪzəm] [美] [əˈsɛtɪˌsɪzəm] 生词本

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1. N-UNCOUNT 苦行主义;禁欲主义 Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures. 
Noun

1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

3. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

1. He next practised asceticism, which was very common among Samanas.
他下一步是实行苦行,在沙门中十分普遍。

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