spare

• 指备用的、多余的、当前未使用或留作储备的。

Describes something that is extra, not currently in use, or kept in reserve.

1. Extra or additionalA2formal

   Kept in reserve for future use; not currently in use.

   备用的

   • I have a spare key hidden under the mat.
   • Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?
   • We keep a spare tire in the trunk of the car.

   同义词additionalauxiliaryexcessextrareservesupplementarysurplus

   反义词essentialnecessaryneededrequired

2. Lean or thinB2formal

   Describing a person who is thin and has a lean physique.

   清瘦

   • He was a tall, spare man with a quiet demeanor.
   • Her spare frame made her look taller than she was.
   • The athlete had a spare, muscular build.

   同义词gauntlankyleanrawbonedscrawnyskinnyslenderslimthinwiry

   反义词chubbycorpulentfatobeseplumpstocky

3. Minimal or frugalB2formal

   Simple, plain, or lacking in ornamentation; not abundant.

   简朴的

   • The room was decorated in a spare, minimalist style.
   • His writing style is spare and direct.
   • They lived a spare life, with few possessions.

   同义词austerebarefrugalleanmeagerplainscantsimplesoberstark

   反义词elaboratelavishluxuriousornateplush

• 名词，指备用物品，即保存起来以备需要时替换使用的东西，如备用零件、备胎或备用钥匙。

A noun referring to an extra item kept in reserve, such as a spare part, spare tire, or spare key, used as a replacement when needed.

1. A2formal

   An extra item kept in reserve for use when needed.

   备用品

   • I keep a spare in the trunk of my car.
   • Do you have a spare for this key?
   • He always carries a spare of his glasses.

   同义词backupduplicateextrareplacementreserve

2. Bowling termB1informal

   The act of knocking down all remaining pins with the second ball in a frame.

   补中

   • She scored a spare in the last frame.
   • He needed a spare to win the game.
   • Getting a spare is better than a split.

• 指不伤害、不惩罚或饶恕某人，也指节省、留出或腾出多余的东西。

A verb used to indicate the act of refraining from harming, punishing, or using something, or giving something extra or unused.

1. Refrain from harmingB2formal

   To choose not to harm, punish, or kill someone or something.

   饶恕

   • The king spared the prisoner's life.
   • She spared the spider and let it outside.
   • The storm spared the coastal town from major damage.

   同义词forgivelet offpardonreprieve

   反义词attackharmhurtinjurepunish

2. Give or provideB1formal

   To give something that is not needed or to make something available for someone.

   腾出

   • Can you spare a few minutes to help me?
   • He spared some money for charity.
   • I can spare one of my tickets for you.

   同义词affordcontributedonategivepart withprovide

   反义词denykeepwithhold

3. Save from effort or troubleB2formal

   To prevent someone from having to experience something difficult or unpleasant.

   免除

   • She spared him the embarrassment of explaining.
   • I'll spare you the details of the boring meeting.
   • He spared his friend the trouble of carrying the heavy box.

   同义词excuseexemptlet offrelievesave

   反义词afflictburdentrouble