sparingly

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Definitions

adv.

In a frugal or restrained manner; using only a small amount

节约地,少量地,有节制地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sparinglyother
=sparingly

Common Collocations

  • 1.use sparingly少量使用
  • 2.apply sparingly少量涂抹
  • 3.spend sparingly节俭花费
  • 4.eat sparingly节制饮食

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Use this strong spice sparingly, as a little goes a long way.

  • 2.

    During the drought, residents were urged to use water sparingly.

  • 3.

    He spent his savings sparingly, determined to make them last through the winter.

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