sparring

英[spɑːrɪŋ] 美[spɑːrɪŋ]
  • n. 拳击;争论
  • 动词spar的现在分词形式.
TEM8
Noun:
  1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

  2. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

1. The two MPs were sparring with each other.
这两名议员在互相对骂.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. With a flourish of their spears , the two men started sparring with each other.
两人拿长枪一比试,便打了起来.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3. They've been sparring - partners ever since they were at school together.
他俩从一块儿读书起就没停过斗嘴.

来自辞典例句

4. The couple were always sparring.
这对夫妻老是拌嘴.

来自辞典例句

5. We were sparring around to see who was going to take her in first.
为了谁先收养她这个问题,我们吵来吵去得不出个结果来.

来自辞典例句

    1. Have you been sparring with Helen again?
      你又一直在与海伦争吵吗?
    2. The boxers sparred for a while taking each other's measure.
      拳击手彼此冲杀了一会儿,试探对方情况。
    3. The two boys wee sparring and John tapped George's claret.
      约翰和乔治在打架,结果约翰把乔治的鼻子打出血了。

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