votary

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˈvəʊt(ə)ri/    美 /ˈvoʊdəri/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
  2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
  3. A devout or zealous worshipper.
  4. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc. broadly
    — But it is not ſimply of the progreſs of luxury that we have to complain: did its votaries keep in their own ſphere of thoughtleſs diſſipation, we might deſpiſe them without emotion; but the frivolous purſuits of pleaſure are mingled with the moſt important concerns of the ſtate;
  5. A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.
    — Well then, ye who delight in laughter, ye who are votaries of the proverb, "Laugh and grow Fat;"
形容词 adj.
  1. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
    — And votary Reſolution is made Equipollent to Cuſtome

词形变化

more votary comparative most votary superlative votaries plural

词源

词源 1
From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).
词源 2
From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).
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