sparing

• 形容一个人在使用或给予某物时数量有限、节约克制；也指节俭的、省着用的。

Describes someone who uses or gives something in limited amounts; economical or frugal.

1. Economical or frugalB2formal

   Using or giving only a small amount of something; avoiding waste.

   节俭的

   • She is sparing with her praise, only giving it when truly deserved.
   • He was sparing in his use of water during the drought.
   • The chef was sparing with the expensive spices.

   同义词carefuleconomicalfrugalparsimoniousprudentthrifty

   反义词extravagantheedlesslavishprodigalwantonwasteful

• 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