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sparring mate

/ˈspɑːrɪŋ meɪt/

翻译: 指一起练习拳击或武术的对练伙伴,也比喻在友好讨论或辩论中互相切磋、磨炼技能的人。

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/ˈspɑːrɪŋ meɪt/B2informalsport
  • zh指一起练习拳击或武术的对练伙伴,也比喻在友好讨论或辩论中互相切磋、磨炼技能的人。

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.

    zh陪练

    • 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.

    zh辩论对手

    • 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.