Cloister

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What Does Cloister Mean?

  • 回廊
  • 修道院的生活
  • 隐居的生活

Cloister Pronunciation

/ˈklɔɪstər/

Cloister Definition

noun

Definition

A covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a colonnade.

In ZH

在修道院、修道院或大教堂中的一条有顶走道，通常有列柱。

How to Use Cloister in a Sentence

  • The monks walked silently in the cloister.
  • She found peace in the quiet of the cloister.
  • The cloister was adorned with beautiful frescoes.
  • Visitors are not allowed to enter the cloister during the ceremonies.
  • The old cloister has been preserved for centuries.
verb

Definition

To confine or isolate in a cloister; to seclude.

In ZH

将某人限制在修道院中，或将其隔离。

How to Use Cloister in a Sentence

  • The artist chose to cloister himself to focus on his work.
  • They decided to cloister the children away from distractions.
  • During the retreat, they cloistered themselves from the outside world.
  • She felt the need to cloister her thoughts after the busy week.
  • Modern life can make one want to cloister away.

Synonyms for Cloister