vestal

• 古语形容词，意为贞洁的、纯洁的或处女的，最初与罗马女神维斯塔或其女祭司有关。

An archaic adjective meaning chaste, pure, or virginal, originally referring to the Roman goddess Vesta or her priestesses.

1. Relating to VestaC2formal

   Pertaining to the Roman goddess Vesta, or to the temple and priestesses dedicated to her.

   维斯塔的

   • The vestal rites were performed in the temple of Vesta.
   • Ancient Romans held vestal ceremonies to honor the goddess.
   • The vestal flame was kept burning continuously.

2. Chaste or pureC2formal

   In a state of sexual purity or virginity, often used in a historical or formal context.

   贞洁的

   • She was described as a vestal maiden, untouched by worldly desires.
   • The vestal vows required lifelong chastity.
   • In ancient Rome, vestal virgins were highly respected.

   同义词celibatechastemaidenlypureundefiledvirginvirginal

   反义词impurelewdlicentiouslustfulpromiscuousunchaste

• 名词，指保持贞洁或纯洁的女子，历史上特指古罗马的维斯塔贞女（供奉灶神维斯塔、终身守贞的女祭司）。

A noun referring to a woman who is chaste or pure, historically associated with the Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome.

1. Chaste womanC2formal

   A woman who is pure, chaste, or celibate, often associated with religious or moral virtue.

   贞洁女子

   • In ancient Rome, a vestal was a priestess dedicated to the goddess Vesta.
   • The novel's heroine was portrayed as a vestal, untouched by worldly desires.
   • She lived as a vestal, devoting her life to spiritual pursuits.

   同义词celibatemaidennunvirgin