单词 | seclusion |
释义 | seclusion (once / 1139 pages) n Seclusion means being separate, and apart from others, in a quiet kind of way. If you want seclusion, try a private island. The word seclusion implies privacy as well as separateness. An island with no other islands around it or a cabin in the middle of a forest will offer you seclusion if you need to get away from other people. Some nations have a policy of seclusion — they do not allow people, products, or ideas to cross their borders and enter the country. WORD FAMILYseclusion: seclusions+/seclude: secluded, secludes, secluding, seclusion/secluded: secludedly USAGE EXAMPLESHe will never be able to elude the often paralyzing seclusion of presidential leadership. Wall Street Journal(Jan 02, 2017) The laws require the state Department of Education to develop a state policy on seclusion and restraint that is consistent with the bills. Washington Times(Dec 29, 2016) The book about seclusion and secret places was everywhere. The Guardian(Dec 26, 2016) 1n the act of secluding yourself from others Hypo|Hyper cocooning retreating to the seclusion of your home (as for privacy or escape) separation the social act of separating or parting company 2n the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others Syn|Hyper privacy, privateness reclusiveness a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation |
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