spar

spar1
noun
  1. a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship
    船用圆材
    ■the main longitudinal beam of an aeroplane wing
    翼梁
语源
  1. Middle English: shortening of Old French esparre, or from Old Norse sperra; related to Dutch spar and German Sparren
spar2
(sparred, sparring)
  1. [no obj.]make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training
    （训练时的）轻拳出击
    one contestant broke his nose while sparring.
    一名选手在训练轻拳出击时把他的鼻梁打断了。
    ■engage in argument, typically of a kind that is prolonged or repeated but not violent
    争论（多指时间久，常重复但并不激烈的吵闹）
    mother and daughter spar regularly over drink, drugs, and career.
    母亲和女儿经常就酗酒、毒品和职业问题争论不休。
    ■(of a gamecock) fight with the feet or spurs
    （斗鸡）用爪或距铁踢斗
noun
  1. a period or bout of sparring
    一段时间的争论，争吵
  2. (informal)a close friend
    (非正式)密友
语源
  1. Old English sperran, spyrran 'strike out', of unknown origin; compare with Old Norse sperrask 'kick out'
spar3
noun
  1. [usu. in combination or with modifier]a crystalline, easily cleavable, translucent or transparent mineral
    晶石
派生
sparry
adjective
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: from Middle Low German; related to Old English spærstān 'gypsum'
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