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sparring mate

/ˈspɑːrɪŋ meɪt/

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/ˈspɑːrɪŋ meɪt/B2informalsport
  • ruЧеловек, с которым практикуют бокс или боевые искусства, или, в переносном смысле, тот, с кем ведут дружеские споры или дебаты для оттачивания навыков.

A person with whom one practices boxing or martial arts, or figuratively, someone with whom one engages in friendly arguments or debates to improve skills.

  1. Training partner in combat sportsB2formal

    A person with whom one practices boxing, martial arts, or other combat sports, typically to improve skills and technique.

    ruСпаринг-партнёр

    • He has been my sparring mate for five years at the gym.
    • A good sparring mate helps you refine your defense and footwork.
    • She chose a heavier sparring mate to prepare for the championship.
  2. Intellectual or political opponentC1informal

    A person with whom one engages in friendly but challenging debate or argument, often to sharpen one's own views.

    ruОппонент в дискуссии

    • The senator considered the journalist his best sparring mate during interviews.
    • In the philosophy club, he found a perfect sparring mate for discussing ethics.
    • She enjoys having a sparring mate who challenges her political opinions.