| 单词 | self-denial |
| 释义 | self-denial (once / 1971 pages) n WORD FAMILY denial: denials, self-denial+/deniable: undeniable/denier: deniers/deny: deniable, denial, denied, denier, denies, denying, denys/denying: self-denying/undeniable: undeniablest, undeniably USAGE EXAMPLESAdvent should not be a mini-Lent; it is not a time to examine sins, engage in self-denial, and confession. Washington Post(Nov 25, 2016) It was quite a professional undertaking to make drama out of such a complete and painful act of self-denial. The Guardian(Sep 03, 2016) Midway through the book, there is an extended comparison with the work of another saint, Mother Teresa, with her own craze and devotion and self-denial. Washington Post(Aug 06, 2016) 1n the trait of practicing self discipline Syn|Hypo|Hyper self-discipline asceticism, austerity, nonindulgence the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) abstention, abstinencethe trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) continence, continencythe exercise of self constraint in sexual matters monasticismasceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience discipline the trait of being well behaved 2n the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses Syn|Hypo|Hyper self-control, self-discipline abstinence act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite ascesis, asceticismrigorous self-denial and active self-restraint mortification(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) celibacy, chastity, sexual abstentionabstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) sobriety, temperanceabstaining from excess teetotaling, teetotalismabstaining from alcohol fast, fastingabstaining from food inhibition, suppression(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires sawmthe third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan); Muslims abstain from food and drink and gambling and all sensuous pleasures from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan control the activity of managing or exerting control over something 3n renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others Syn|Hyper abnegation, denial, self-abnegation, self-renunciation forgoing, forswearing, renunciation the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.) self-sacrifice, selflessnessacting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity |
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