The monk led a spartan life, with few material comforts.
这位僧侣过着简朴的生活,几乎没有物质享受。
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “spartan”?
B — simple. “spartan” means adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort
The soldiers' ______ quarters held only a hard bunk and a small trunk.
B — spartan. “spartan” means adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort
spartan — adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort. In Chinese: 简朴的.
spartan is pronounced /ˈspɑːrtn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spar · tan.
The monk led a spartan life, with few material comforts. (这位僧侣过着简朴的生活,几乎没有物质享受。)
austere, frugal, simple, unadorned — all close in meaning to spartan (adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort).
Yes. spartan appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
From Spartan lifestyle known for simplicity and strictness, spartan.