monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of MONASTIC
[more monastic; most monastic]
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: of or relating to monks or monasteries僧侣的;修道院的 2
: resembling or suggesting a monk or the life of a monk简朴的;清修的;禁欲的 -
He shows a monastic dedication to his job.他一心扑在工作上,没有任何杂念。
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She studied for the test with monastic zeal.她一心一意地备考。
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a quiet, monastic existence宁静简朴的生活
— monasticism
/məˈnæstəˌsɪzəm/ noun [noncount]