“隐居”常见的英文表达有 seclude oneself、live in seclusion 或 lead a reclusive life 。以下为你分别举例:
seclude oneself:侧重于主动将自己与外界隔离开来,强调行为上的自我封闭。
例句:After the failure of his business, he decided to seclude himself in a small village.(生意失败后,他决定隐居在一个小村庄里。)
live in seclusion:更强调处于一种与外界隔绝、隐居的生活状态。
例句:The poet chose to live in seclusion in the mountains, seeking inspiration from nature.(这位诗人选择隐居在山中,从大自然中寻找灵感。)
lead a reclusive life:突出一种长期、持续的隐居生活方式。
例句:For years, he led a reclusive life, avoiding all social gatherings.(多年来,他过着隐居生活,避开所有的社交聚会 。)