spar
spar — 動詞
- sparpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sparshe / she / it
- sparredpast simple
- sparring-ing form
1. to take part in a light boxing session with a training partner, practising moves
練習對打
拳擊訓練中與搭檔輕擊對練
to take part in a light boxing session with a training partner, practising moves and speed rather than trying to hit with force
Nadia sparred with her coach every morning for three weeks before the regional finals.
Nadia 在區域決賽前的三個星期裡，每天早上都和教練練習對打。
spar + with + [person] — common pattern for the partner
The two boxers sparred lightly in the gym, focusing on footwork and defence.
兩名拳擊手在健身房裡輕度對練，專注於腳步和防守動作。
collocation: spar lightly — signals non-aggressive training
Emre injured his shoulder while sparring with a former Olympic medallist during training camp.
Emre 在訓練營和一位前奧運獎牌得主對打時傷到了肩膀。
Before a title fight, professional boxers usually spar several rounds each day to stay sharp.
在冠軍賽之前，職業拳擊手通常每天會進行好幾回合對練來保持狀態。
Liam sparred with a taller opponent to practise reaching his target from a distance.
Liam 和一位身高更高的對手對練，以練習從較遠距離擊中目標。
文法句型
spar + with + [person]
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you spar with someone, not *spar someone. Frequently used in sports-training contexts; the object can be implied ('We sparred for an hour').
常見錯誤
2. to exchange teasing or mildly critical comments with someone in a way that is no
拌嘴；爭論
輕鬆友好地爭論，語氣不帶敵意
to exchange teasing or mildly critical comments with someone in a way that is not truly angry, often during a discussion or debate
The two journalists sparred over the new policy during the live broadcast.
那兩位記者在現場直播時為了新政策拌起嘴來。
spar + over + [topic] — most common preposition for the subject of the argument
Anya and her brother were sparring about which restaurant to go to for dinner.
Anya 和她弟弟為了晚餐要去哪家餐廳而鬥起嘴來。
During the panel discussion, the guests sparred politely but firmly on the question of funding.
在座談會上，來賓們針對經費問題禮貌但堅定地進行了辯論。
Tunde and his cousin sparred all evening over which football team had the better record.
Tunde 和他表哥為了哪支足球隊戰績更好而爭論了一整個晚上。
The lawyers sparred in court for an hour before the judge called for a recess.
幾位律師在法庭上爭論了一個小時，法官才宣布休庭。
- argue
broader and can be friendly or hostile; 'spar' specifically suggests a light, almost playful tone
- debate
more formal and structured; a debate follows rules, while sparring is looser
- banter
even lighter — teasing and joking without real disagreement; sparring involves actual disagreement but without hostility
- agree
opposite action — when you agree, there is no disagreement to spar over
文法句型
spar + over / about + [topic]
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'over' or 'about' to introduce the topic. The tone is playful or professional but not hostile — distinguish from 'quarrel', which implies real anger.
常見錯誤
spar — 名詞
- sparsingular
- sparsplural
1. a long, sturdy rod on a sailing vessel that holds the sails in position and supp
圓材；桅杆
船上用來支撐帆纜的木桿或金屬桿
a long, sturdy rod on a sailing vessel that holds the sails in position and supports the ropes and pulleys of the rigging
The storm snapped the main spar, leaving the crew unable to raise the sails.
暴風雨折斷了主桅杆，船員們無法升起船帆。
collocation: main spar — the most important supporting pole on a ship
Ritu helped the sailors tie the canvas securely around the wooden spar.
Ritu 協助船員將帆布牢牢綁在木製圓材上。
wooden / metal spar — material modifiers are common
Xiu climbed carefully along the spar to reach the torn section of the sail.
Xiu 小心翼翼地沿著桅杆爬上去修理帆布破損的地方。
The ship's spars were carved from pine, chosen for their strength and light weight.
這艘船的圓材是用松木雕刻而成，因其強度大且重量輕而獲選。
A broken spar drifted in the harbour after the fishing boat collapsed during the gale.
一艘漁船在強風中倒塌後，一根斷裂的圓材漂在港口裡。
- mast
a type of spar that stands vertically; 'mast' is more common in everyday language, while 'spar' is a broader technical term for any supporting pole
- boom
a specific horizontal spar at the bottom of a sail; learners may overgeneralise 'boom' to mean any spar
- pole
generic term; 'spar' is the precise nautical word for a pole that supports rigging
文法句型
[determiner] + spar
spar + of + [material]
用法筆記
Used mostly in sailing contexts. The main types of spars on a ship include the mast (vertical), the boom (horizontal, bottom of a sail), and the yard (horizontal, across a mast).
2. a training activity in which boxers practise their moves against each other with
拳擊對練
拳擊手之間輕擊練習的訓練活動
a training activity in which boxers practise their moves against each other without hitting with full force
Mark did three rounds of light spar at the gym before the trainer called time.
Mark 在健身房做了三回合的輕度對練，直到教練喊停。
uncountable: three rounds of spar / some spar
During Thursday's spar, Sofia practised slipping punches and countering with short hooks to the body.
在星期四的對練中，Sofia 練習閃躲出拳，並用短鉤拳反擊對手的身體。
concrete training scenario: slip + counter — common defensive-offensive combination
After weeks of spar, Adina felt confident enough to enter her first amateur competition.
經過幾週的對練後，Adina 有信心參加她的第一場業餘比賽。
The coach scheduled a short spar between the two fighters to test their new techniques.
教練排了一場簡短對練，讓兩名選手測試新技巧。
Mira kept her spar sessions short but intense, focusing on defence drills.
Mira 的對練時間雖然短但強度很高，專注於防守訓練。
- sparring
the more common noun form; 'spar' as a noun is shorter and sometimes used in informal gym talk, while 'sparring' is standard
- practice
broader term; spar is one specific kind of boxing practice involving a partner
- training session
more general; a spar is a type of training session focused on partner work
文法句型
[amount] + of + spar
a + [adjective] + spar
用法筆記
Often uncountable ('He does spar every Thursday') but also countable when referring to a single session ('We had a good spar'). Not used for competitive boxing matches — only for controlled training.