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spartan

['spɑːt(ə)n]

解释

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

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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.

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例句和用法

1. Felicity's bedroom was spartan but functional.: 费莉西蒂的卧室很简朴，但非常实用。

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。

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 ?

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.

5. Spartan youths were bred as warriors.: 斯巴达青年被培养成战士.