
spartans
词源
源自古代希腊城市斯巴达(Sparta),其居民以军事化和简朴的生活方式著称。
noun
❶ 指古代斯巴达的居民或战士,以严苛的军事训练和简朴的生活方式闻名。
“The Spartans were known for their fierce warriors and disciplined society.”
(斯巴达人以其凶猛的战士和纪律严明的社会而闻名。)
“Spartans trained from childhood to become elite soldiers.”
(斯巴达人从小接受训练,成为精英战士。)
❶ 现代引申义,指生活简朴、自律或坚韧不拔的人。
“He lived like a Spartan, with only the bare necessities.”
(他像斯巴达人一样生活,只保留最基本的必需品。)
“Her Spartan lifestyle included waking up at dawn for exercise.”
(她过着斯巴达式的生活,包括黎明起床锻炼。)
adjective
❶ 形容生活方式或环境极其简朴、严苛,缺乏舒适或奢侈。
“The barracks had a Spartan atmosphere, with no decorations.”
(军营里有一种斯巴达式的氛围,没有任何装饰。)
“Their diet was Spartan, consisting mainly of bread and water.”
(他们的饮食很简朴,主要是面包和水。)
常见短语
Spartan lifestyle — 指一种极其简朴、自律的生活方式,通常强调舍弃不必要的舒适或奢侈。
“He embraced a Spartan lifestyle, giving up all luxuries.”
(他接受了斯巴达式的生活方式,放弃了所有奢侈品。)
Spartan discipline — 形容极其严格的纪律或自我约束,通常用于形容军事或高强度训练环境。
“The soldiers were known for their Spartan discipline.”
(这些士兵以其斯巴达式的纪律而闻名。)