votary
/ˈvəʊtəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvəʊtəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvō-tə-rē How to pronounce votary (audio)/ (ame, mw)
votary — 名詞
- votarysingular
- votariesplural
1. Someone who pledges their life to a specific faith or deity, often living inside
信徒
立誓侍奉宗教或神明的人
Someone who pledges their life to a specific faith or deity, often living inside a religious institution.
The old monastery housed just three elderly votaries who tended the garden and chapel each morning.
這座古老的修道院裡住著三位年邁的信徒，每天早晨整理花園和禮拜堂。
votaries as members of a religious community
Dewi became a votary of the mountain temple after spending a year studying with the monks.
Dewi 與僧侶們研習一年後，成為山中寺廟的信徒。
The walls were covered with small paintings left by votaries as offerings to the goddess.
牆上掛滿了小幅畫作，是信徒們獻給女神的貢品。
As a young votary, Tomás spent his mornings copying ancient texts in the library.
Tomás 年輕時還是信徒，每天上午在圖書館裡抄寫古代經文。
文法句型
votary + of + [deity/monastery/religion]
用法筆記
This sense is most common in historical or religious writing. In modern everyday speech, 'monk', 'nun', or 'devotee' are far more frequent alternatives.
常見錯誤
2. A person who is extremely loyal to a particular cause, movement, or person and a
擁護者
極力支持某事業或人物的人
A person who is extremely loyal to a particular cause, movement, or person and actively supports them.
Chiara has been a votary of the women's education movement since she was a university student.
Chiara 從大學時期就是婦女教育運動的擁護者。
votary of + cause
The senator gave a speech that drew loud cheers from her most loyal votaries.
那位參議員的演說贏得了她最忠實的擁護者們熱烈歡呼。
Leo is a lifelong votary of classical music and attends the symphony every season.
Leo 是古典音樂的終身擁護者，每個樂季都會去聽交響樂。
The writer's votaries hold a festival each year to celebrate her novels and poetry.
那位作家的擁護者們每年舉辦一場慶典，紀念她的小說與詩作。
文法句型
votary + of + [cause/person/ideal]
用法筆記
Unlike 'fan' or 'supporter', 'votary' suggests a devotion that resembles religious dedication in its intensity. It is used in formal or literary contexts.