| 释义 |
spar·ing AHD[spârʹĭng] D.J.[ˈspeərɪŋ]K.K.[ˈspɛrɪŋ]adj.（形容词）- 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
- 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
- Forbearing; lenient.仁慈的；宽容的
sparʹingly adv.（副词）sparʹingness n.（名词）sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical- 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。
- Sparing stresses restraint, as in expenditure: Sparing 强调在如花费上的节制： sparing in bestowing gifts;在赠送礼物上很有节制；neither profligate nor sparing of her time.她的时间既不浪费也不节制。
- Frugal implies self-denial and abstention from luxury: Frugal 暗指对奢华的自我克制和戒绝： a frugal diet;俭省的饮食；a frugal farmer.俭朴的农夫。
- 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。
- 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： an economical shopper;精打细算的购物者；the most economical use of energy. 对能源最经济的利用
|