mortify

/ˈmɔrtɪˌfaɪ/

practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

中文释义：克制（欲望）；禁欲

Some monks mortify their flesh by fasting and sleeping on hard beds.

一些僧侣通过禁食和睡硬床来克制肉体欲望。

He tried to mortify his desire for luxury and live a simple life.

他试图克制对奢侈的欲望，过简朴的生活。