sparring

• 名词，指拳击等格斗运动中以模拟攻防为目的的训练性对打，也指双方为了争取优势而进行的言语交锋或争论。

A noun referring to either a practice session in boxing involving simulated attack and defense, or a verbal argument where participants try to gain an advantage.

1. Practice fightingB1formal

   A training session in boxing or martial arts where participants practice attack and defense moves without full force.

   实战训练

   • The boxers engaged in a light sparring session to warm up.
   • Sparring helps fighters improve their reflexes and timing.
   • He was injured during a sparring match at the gym.

   同义词spar

2. Verbal argumentB2informal

   A heated or competitive discussion where each person tries to gain an advantage over the other.

   言语交锋

   • The politicians engaged in verbal sparring during the debate.
   • Their friendly sparring often turns into a serious argument.
   • The lawyers' sparring in court lasted for hours.

   同义词altercationargumentbickeringclashdebatedisputeexchangequarrelrowsquabblewrangle

• 动词，指参加拳击训练性对打或练习赛；也泛指进行言语上的争论或辩论。

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging in a practice boxing match or, more broadly, engaging in a verbal argument or dispute.

1. Box lightlyB2formalsport

   To engage in a practice or exhibition boxing match, typically without full force.

   进行拳击练习

   • The boxers sparred in the gym to prepare for the championship.
   • He likes to spar with his trainer to improve his footwork.
   • They sparred for three rounds before taking a break.

   同义词box

2. Fight verballyB2informal

   To engage in a heated or playful argument or debate.

   争论

   • The politicians sparred over the new tax policy.
   • They often spar verbally about their favorite sports teams.
   • The two friends sparred good-naturedly about the movie's ending.

   同义词arguebickerdebatedisputequarrelwrangle

   反义词accordagreeconcedeconcur

3. Fight with spursC1formal

   (Of a rooster) to fight using its spurs.

   用距搏斗

   • The roosters sparred in the yard, their spurs flashing.
   • In cockfighting, the birds spar with sharp spurs attached to their legs.

4. Furnish with sparsC1formal

   To provide a ship or structure with spars (strong poles used for masts or rigging).

   给…装桅杆

   • The shipyard workers sparred the new vessel with sturdy masts.
   • They sparred the old schooner to prepare it for the voyage.