| 单词 | spare |
| 释义 | spare (verb) spare (noun) spare 5 ENTRIES FOUND: spare (adjective) spare (verb) spare (noun) spare tire (noun) blush (noun) 1 spare /ˈspeɚ/ adjective sparer; sparest 1 spare /ˈspeɚ/ adjective sparer; sparest Learner's definition of SPARE 1 always used before a noun a : kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed备用的；额外的 a spare pair of gloves一副备用手套 spare parts备用零件 I keep a spare set of keys in my desk.我在桌子里放了一串备用钥匙。 a spare bedroom [=an extra bedroom where guests can sleep]备用卧室 — see also spare tire b : available to be used in whatever way you want空闲的；空余的 He likes to ski in his spare time. [=his free time; the time when he is not working]闲暇时他喜欢滑雪。 c : not needed by you and available to be shared or given to someone else多余的 Do you have any spare cash/change? [=any extra cash/change that you could give to me]你有多余的现金/零钱吗？ 2 : somewhat thin瘦削的 He has a spare frame.他身材瘦削。 He was tall and spare.他又高又瘦。 3 : simple or plain简单的；简朴的 I like her spare style of writing.我喜欢她朴素的文风。 going spare British, informal : not being used : available for someone to use闲置的 land that is going spare闲置的土地 go spare British, informal : to become very angry or upset很恼火；很不安 My dad went spare when he found out what I'd done.父亲发现了我干的事后很恼火。 — sparely adverb a sparely decorated room装饰朴实的房间 — spareness noun [noncount] the spareness of her writing她作品的朴实 2 spare /ˈspeɚ/ verb spares; spared; sparing 2 spare /ˈspeɚ/ verb spares; spared; sparing Learner's definition of SPARE [+ object] 1 a : to choose not to punish or harm (someone)宽恕；饶恕；放过 No one knows why the gunman shot some people and spared others.没人知道为何持枪歹徒射杀一些人而放过了另一些人。 No one knows why he spared their lives. [=why he didn't kill them]没人知道他为何放了他们一条生路。 b : to not destroy or harm (something)不伤害；不损害 Somehow the storm spared our house while nearby buildings were destroyed.不知何故暴风雨摧毁了附近的建筑而我们的房屋却得以幸免。 2 : to prevent (someone or something) from experiencing or being affected by something unpleasant, harmful, etc.使免遭；使免受；免除 She was spared from having to answer any more questions.她不必回答更多的问题。 He wanted to spare his family from the stress he had endured.他不想让家人承受他所承受的压力。 Our church was spared the fate of many others that have been closed. [=our church was not closed]很多其他教堂都被关闭了，而我们的教堂免遭厄运。 I could have spared myself the trouble.我本可以免遭这一麻烦。 He spared them the embarrassment of a public apology.他使他们免遭公开道歉的尴尬。 3 : to give (something, such as time, money, etc.) to someone抽出，拿出（时间、金钱等） Can you spare (me) a few minutes? [=can you spend a few minutes with me?]你能抽出几分钟的时间（给我）吗？ I can't spare the time to see you today. [=I don't have enough time to see you today]今天我抽不出时间去看你。 If you could spare a cup of sugar, it would save me a trip to the store.如果你能给我一杯糖，我就省得去商店了。 You should spare a thought for [=think about] those who are less fortunate than you.你应该想想那些没有你幸运的人。 4 : to not do or provide (something)不做；不提供 Nothing was spared by the hotel [=the hotel provided everything possible] to make its guests relaxed and comfortable.酒店提供各种用品，让客人感到轻松舒适。 We will spare no effort [=we will do everything we can] to ensure the safety of the tunnels.我们将不遗余力确保隧道安全。 When they go on vacation, they spare no expense. [=they do not worry about spending too much money; they spend a lot of money]度假时他们舍得花钱。 He said that he would spare no expense [=he would spend as much money as necessary] to make the restaurant successful.他说他将不惜血本确保餐馆成功。 5 : to use or give out (something) in small amounts节约；吝惜 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 More pancakes, please, and don't spare the syrup. [=give me a lot of syrup]请再来些烤饼，多给我加点糖浆。 spare someone's blushes British, informal : to prevent someone from being embarrassed不让某人尴尬；避免使某人丢面子。 The manager spoke up to spare the blushes of his young employee.为了不让年轻的雇员尴尬经理说话表了态。 spare someone's feelings : to avoid doing or saying something that will hurt someone emotionally : to avoid upsetting someone避免伤害某人情感 He admitted that he hadn't told me the whole story because he wanted to spare my feelings.他承认没有告诉我事情的全部是因为不想使我难受。 spare (someone) the details : to not tell someone all the unpleasant or boring details about something略去细节 “I drank too much last night and got sick.” “Please, spare me the details.”昨晚我酒喝得太多，病了。”“请别告诉我细节。” to spare ◊ If you have money, time, energy, etc., to spare, you have more than enough money, time, energy, etc.多余的，富余的（金钱、时间、精力等） He seems to have energy to spare. [=he seems to have a lot of energy]他似乎精力过盛。 We have very little time to spare. [=we do not have a lot of time]我们空余时间很少。 I have no money to spare [=I do not have enough money] for such things.我没有富余的钱买这些东西。 He got there with (only) minutes/seconds to spare. [=he got there only minutes/seconds before he needed to; he got there just in time]他及时赶到了那里。 He got there with time to spare. [=he got there early; he got there in plenty of time]他早早地到了那里。 3 spare /ˈspeɚ/ noun plural spares 3 spare /ˈspeɚ/ noun plural spares Learner's definition of SPARE [count] 1 : something extra that is kept to be used if it is needed备件；备用品 “I've lost the key.” “You'll find a spare in the drawer.”“我丢了钥匙。”“你在抽屉里会找到一把备用的。” If that one breaks, I've got a spare.如果那个坏了，我有备用的。 especially : spare tire 1 Most cars come with spares.大多数的车都有备胎。 2 bowling : the achievement of knocking down all 10 pins with the first two balls二击全倒 He got a strike and two spares.他打出了一个一击全倒和两个二击全倒。 He made/bowled a spare.他打出一个两投全倒。 — compare 2strike 6 |
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