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.
实用例句
1. a votary of John Keats
约翰∙济慈的崇拜者来自《权威词典》
2. Then at last the votary of venus found words to thank the goddess.
这个时候,维纳斯的信徒才想起来向维纳斯女神感谢了一番.来自辞典例句
3. Greek & Roman mythology a priest or votary of Bacchus.
(希腊 和 罗马神话)酒神巴克斯的牧师或信仰者.来自互联网
4. Greek Mythology Roman Mythology A priest or votary of Bacchus.
