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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 English
sparringother
=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.

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