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.
