spartan

• adj. 斯巴达的；斯巴达式的；（生活方式）简朴的，清苦的。
• n. 斯巴达人；勇士

中文词源

来自 Sparta,斯巴达。因斯巴达人以崇尚简朴著称而引申该词义。

英文词源

Spartan (n.)

early 15c., "citizen of the ancient Greek city of Sparta" (q.v.), from Latin Spartanus. As an adjective from 1580s; meaning "characterized by frugality or courage" is from 1640s.

双语例句

1. Felicity's bedroom was spartan but functional.

费莉西蒂的卧室很简朴，但非常实用。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Their spartan lifestyle prohibits a fridge or a phone.

他们不使用冰箱和电话，过着简朴的生活。

来自辞典例句

3. Didn't you notice a Spartan brevity in his speech?

难道你没有注意到他讲话的那种斯巴达式的“简短 ” 吗 ?

来自辞典例句

4. What would happen to the model pig under more spartan conditions.

在一个粗放的场合下,模拟猪将会发生什么情况.

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5. Spartan youths were bred as warriors.

斯巴达青年被培养成战士.

来自辞典例句