1540s, "one consecrated by a vow," from Latin votum "a promise to a god; that which is promised" (see vow (n.)) + -ary. Originally "a monk or nun," general sense of "ardent devotee of some aim or pursuit" is from 1591 (in Shakespeare, originally in reference to love). Related: Votaress.
雙語例句
1. a votary of John Keats
約翰?濟慈的崇拜者
來自《權威詞典》
2. Then at last the votary of venus found words to thank the goddess.
這個時候,維納斯的信徒才想起來向維納斯女神感謝了一番.
來自辭典例句
3. Greek & Roman mythology a priest or votary of Bacchus.
(希臘 和 羅馬神話)酒神巴克斯的牧師或信仰者.
來自互聯網
4. Greek Mythology Roman Mythology A priest or votary of Bacchus.