Spartan



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.简朴的; 刻苦的
• ［英］ adj.简朴的 ( of simplicity, frugality) ; 刻苦的 ( strict self-discipline or self-denial)
• ［记］ 来自Sparta ( 斯巴达) , 希腊城邦, 以简朴刻苦的态度处世

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Date: 15th century
• 1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
• 2. a person of great courage and self-discipline
• ? spartanism noun

II. adjective

• Date: 1561
• 1. of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece
• 2.
  • a. often not capitalized marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial <a spartan athlete>
  • b. often not capitalized marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort <a spartan room>
  • c. laconic
  • d. undaunted by pain or danger
• ? spartanly adverb

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