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recluse

UK //rɪˈkluːs//US //ˈrɛkluːs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'recludere'(意为关闭、隔离),通过古法语 'reclus' 进入英语,最初指宗教隐士。

noun

❶ 指长期独居、远离社会交往的人,通常因性格孤僻或主动选择隐居生活。这类人往往避免与他人接触,过着与世隔绝的生活。

“The old man was a recluse who rarely left his house.”

(那位老人是个隐士,几乎从不出门。)

“After the scandal, the actor became a recluse and avoided public appearances.”

(丑闻发生后,那位演员成了隐士,避免公开露面。)

同义词:hermit, loner, solitary

adjective

❶ 形容人或生活方式倾向于独处、远离社交活动的状态。通常带有自愿选择孤独的含义。

“He led a recluse life after retiring from his job.”

(退休后他过着隐居般的生活。)

“The recluse artist created his masterpieces in complete isolation.”

(那位隐居的艺术家在完全与世隔绝的状态下创作杰作。)

同义词:withdrawn, secluded, isolated

常见短语

live as a recluse — 指过着隐居生活,主动远离社会交往和公众视线。

“After the war, many veterans chose to live as recluses.”

(战争结束后,许多退伍军人选择过隐居生活。)