好词典

spartans

UK //ˈspɑː.tənz//US //ˈspɑːr.tənz//

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。)

同义词:warriors, disciplined people, ascetics

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。)

同义词:austere, strict, minimalist

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。)