| 单词 | monk |
| 释义 | monk (once / 401 pages) n A monk is a man who has dedicated his live to religion, partly by giving up some aspects of regular, worldly life. Many monks live together in a religious community. To a greater or lesser extent, a monk has chosen to leave society and devote his life to prayer and service. In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, some monks pray unceasingly, while Buddhist monks often teach others, and Roman Catholic monks sing in choirs. In some cases, monks raise money for their churches by training dogs, baking bread, or even brewing beer. Originally, monk referred to men or women, though it's more common today to use nun for a woman. WORD FAMILYmonk: monkish, monks+/monkish: monkishly USAGE EXAMPLES“Warrior monks don’t talk and do whatever is asked,” he said. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) The dynasty followed the monk to its grave. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) Meditation halls are filled with the chanting of hundreds of monks and worshipers, sometimes with the aid of a karaoke-style scroll on a large screen. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) n a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper monastic Roger Bacon English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) Saint BenedictItalian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547) Gregor MendelAugustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884) Pelagiusa British or Irish monk who denied the doctrines of original sin and predestination and defended human goodness and free will; his views were declared heretical by the Council of Ephesus in 431 (circa 360-418) Brother (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address Carthusiana member of the Carthusian order Cistercian, Trappistmember of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence religious a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience Monk (once / 2609 pages) n WORD FAMILY Monk: Monks USAGE EXAMPLESMonk finished 11 of 16 from the field, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, and added six rebounds and three steals. Washington Times(Dec 29, 2016) Meredith Monk, 74, is a composer, singer and director who in 2015 was awarded the National Medal of Arts. Wall Street Journal(Dec 28, 2016) Monk is emphatic about improving his rebounding and acknowledges that phase of his game is a work in progress for Kentucky’s backcourt. Washington Times(Dec 20, 2016) n United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982) Syn|Exp Thelonious Monk, Thelonious Sphere Monk jazz musician, jazzman a musician who plays or composes jazz music |
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