单词 | sparing |
释义 | sparinga. 节约的, 节制的, 吝啬的, 爱惜的, 吝惜的, 节省的, 贫乏的, 少量的 sparing spar.ing AHD: [spâr“¹ng] D.J. [6spe*r!0]K.K. [6spWr!0]adj.(形容词)1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.节俭的:在物质资源的使用上谨慎的和有节制的,或有此特征的2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent.贫乏的:在数量、满足或程度上贫乏或有限的3. Forbearing; lenient.仁慈的;宽容的继承用法:spar“ingly adv.(副词)spar“ingness n.(名词)参考词汇:1. sparing,frugal,thrifty,economical2. These adjectives mean exercising or reflecting care in the use of resources, such as money.这些形容词都含有在使用资源,尤其是金钱时采取的谨慎作法或表现出的谨慎态度。3. Sparing stresses restraint, as in expenditure: Sparing 强调在如花费上的节制: neither profligate nor sparing of her time.她的时间既不浪费也不节制。4. Frugal implies self-denial and abstention from luxury: Frugal 暗指对奢华的自我克制和戒绝: a frugal farmer.俭朴的农夫。5. Thrifty suggests industry, care, and diligence in conserving means: Thrifty 指在保存生活资料上的经济、细心和勤劳: is excessively thrifty because he remembers the Depression.他还记得大萧条时期的穷困,因此他现在格外节俭。6. Economical emphasizes prudence, skillful management, and the avoidance of waste: Economical 强调谨慎、精明的管理和避免浪费: the most economical use of energy. 对能源最经济的利用 |
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