sparring
UK/'spɑ:riŋ/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Practice fighting, especially in boxing; a verbal argument or dispute
对打练习；争论，口角
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsparringother
=sparring
Common Collocations
- 1.sparring partner陪练伙伴
- 2.sparring session对打训练
- 3.verbal sparring唇枪舌战
- 4.[political sparring]政治交锋
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two boxers spent the morning sparring to prepare for the championship.
- 2.
The debate turned into a verbal sparring match between the two candidates.