好词典
sparring
UK //ˈspɑːrɪŋ//US //ˈspɑːrɪŋ//
词源
源自中古英语 'sparren'，可能来自古法语 'esparer'，意为'击打'或'踢'，最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。
noun
❶ 指拳击或武术中的练习性对打，双方以非正式或非竞赛形式进行对抗训练，旨在提高技巧而非全力击倒对手。
“The boxers were sparring in the ring to prepare for the upcoming match.”
（拳击手们在拳击台上对练，为即将到来的比赛做准备。）
“Martial arts students often spend hours sparring with partners.”
（武术学生经常花几个小时与搭档对练。）
❶ 比喻为友好或非正式的争论或辩论，通常指言辞上的交锋而非真正对抗。
“The politicians were sparring over the new policy during the debate.”
（政客们在辩论中就新政策展开了言辞交锋。）
“They enjoy sparring with each other about philosophical questions.”
（他们喜欢就哲学问题互相辩论。）
同义词:practice fighting, training bout, mock combat, verbal jousting, friendly debate
verb
❶ 进行拳击或武术的练习性对打，通常指为比赛做准备或提高技能。
“The champion spars with different partners to stay sharp.”
（冠军与不同的搭档对练以保持敏锐。）
“We sparred for three rounds in the gym yesterday.”
（昨天我们在健身房对练了三回合。）
❶ 进行友好或非正式的争论或辩论，通常指言辞上的交锋。
“The two professors often spar over theoretical issues.”
（这两位教授经常就理论问题展开辩论。）
“They were sparring playfully about which movie was better.”
（他们正就哪部电影更好玩闹地争论着。）
同义词:practice fighting, train, engage in mock combat, debate, argue
常见短语
sparring partner — 指拳击或武术训练中的对练搭档，也比喻经常与之辩论或竞争的人。
“He's been my sparring partner in the gym for five years.”
（他是我在健身房五年的对练搭档。）
verbal sparring — 指言辞上的交锋或辩论，通常是友好或非正式的争论。
“The interview turned into an entertaining session of verbal sparring.”
（采访变成了一场有趣的言辞交锋。）