"spartan" in Chinese (Simplified)
刻苦的简朴的
Definition
形容某事物或某人非常简朴、严格,没有奢侈,常常表现出极强的自律和坚韧。最初指的是以艰苦生活著称的斯巴达人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或书面语。既可用于褒义,形容纪律性强,也可带贬义,批评环境过于简陋。常和“生活方式”、“环境”连用,不作动词用。
Examples
The room was very spartan, with just a bed and a chair.
这个房间非常**刻苦**,只有一张床和一把椅子。
He follows a spartan diet with no sugar or fat.
他坚持**刻苦**的饮食,没有糖和脂肪。
Their spartan lifestyle impressed everyone.
他们的**简朴**生活方式让所有人都印象深刻。
She lives a spartan life by choice, never buying anything she doesn't truly need.
她选择过**简朴**的生活,从不买不需要的东西。
The conditions at the camp were pretty spartan, but we managed.
营地条件很**简朴**,但我们还是坚持下来了。
If you're expecting luxury, this hotel is a bit too spartan for your taste.
如果你期待奢华,这家酒店可能太**简朴**了。