spartan
['spɑ?t(?)n]
- 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
GRE低频词畅通词汇
中文词源
spartan 斯巴达式的，简朴的
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.
来自辞典例句
- 5. Spartan youths were bred as warriors.
- 斯巴达青年被培养成战士.
来自辞典例句