Recluse Meaning in English

word

US

ɹɪˈkɫus

ri-KLOOS

UK

ɹɪklˈuːs

ri-KLOOS

释义

A recluse is someone who lives alone and avoids contact with other people, often by choice.

用法与细微差别

'Recluse' is formal and often used for people who intentionally avoid social interaction, sometimes due to preference or shyness. Related words: 'hermit' (often religious, ancient), 'loner' (less formal, less extreme). Not typically used for animals.

• Spanish: ermitaño - recluso (persona solitaria)
• Portuguese (BR): recluso - eremita - pessoa solitária
• Portuguese (PT): recluso - eremita - pessoa solitária
• Chinese (Simplified): 隐居者 - 独居者
• Chinese (Traditional): 隱居者 - 獨居者
• Hindi: संन्यासी - एकांतप्रिय व्यक्ति
• Arabic: منعزل - متوحد
• Bengali: বিচ্ছিন্নবাসী - নির্জনবাসী
• Russian: отшельник - затворник
• Japanese: 隠遁者 - 隠者
• Vietnamese: ẩn sĩ - người ẩn dật
• Korean: 은둔자 - 은자
• Turkish: yalnız - münzevi
• Urdu: گوشہ نشین - عزلت پسند
• Indonesian: pertapa - penyendiri

例句

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

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She lived as a recluse in the mountains for many years.

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People hardly saw the famous author because he was a recluse.

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After his wife passed away, he became a real recluse.

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Jenny isn’t a recluse, she just enjoys quiet time alone.

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Being a recluse can be peaceful, but it’s not for everyone.

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