spare

1. Countable(可数名词)

   An additional item kept in reserve, available for use when needed, especially to replace a broken or missing part.

   备用品；备用物

   • I always keep a spare tire in my car.

     我总是在车里放一个备用轮胎。

   • Please hand me a spare battery.

     请递给我一个备用电池。

   • There are some spare parts in this toolbox.

     这个工具箱里有一些备用零件。

2. Countable(可数名词)Usually plural(通常复数)

   A component kept in reserve to replace a similar part in a vehicle or other device when it is damaged or needs replacement.

   （汽车或其他设备的）备用零件；备件

   • You need to purchase some spare parts for the car.

     你需要为这辆车购买一些备用零件。

   • The mechanic is looking for the required spares in the warehouse.

     技师正在仓库里寻找所需的备件。

   • These spares should be sufficient to complete the repairs.

     这些备件应该足以完成维修。

save(保留)

1. Transitive(及物动词)

   To refrain from harming, injuring, or destroying something or someone.

   饶恕；宽恕

   • The king decided to spare the lives of the prisoners.

     国王决定饶恕囚犯的性命。

   • Please spare me this time.

     请这次饶了我吧。

   • The small town was spared from the ravages of war.

     这个小镇免于战争的蹂躪。

avoid(避免)

1. Transitive(及物动词)Verb + two objects(动词+双宾语)

   To prevent someone from experiencing something unpleasant or unwanted.

   使免于；使避免

   • He spared her the blame to protect her.

     他让她免于责备以保护她。

   • The rain spared us from working under the hot sun.

     这场雨让我们免于在烈日下工作。

   • She was supposed to attend the meeting, but was spared.

     她本来应该参加会议，但被免除了。

give(给予)

1. C1Transitive(及物动词)

   To allocate or give something, such as time, money, or space, to someone, especially when it is challenging to do so.

   拨出（时间、金钱或空间）；挤出

   • Can you spare some time to help me?

     你能拨出一些时间来帮我吗？

   • I can't spare enough money to buy that.

     我挤不出足够的钱买那个。

   • We will spare as much space as possible for the new employees.

     我们会尽可能为新员工腾出空间。

extra(额外)

1. B1

   Available as an extra, not currently in use, and kept in reserve for when needed.

   备用的；多余的；额外的

   • I brought a spare shirt.

     我带了一件备用衬衫。

   • This room is spare; you can use it.

     这个房间是空着的；你可以使用它。

   • We have some spare chairs here.

     我们这里有一些多余的椅子。

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thin(瘦)

1. literary(文学性)

   Characterized by a tall and slender physique.

   （人）瘦长的；（身体）瘦削的

   • He had the spare figure of an athlete.

     他有着运动员的瘦长身材。

   • She is a woman with a spare frame.

     她是一个身材瘦削的女人。

   • He is tall but has a spare build.

     他很高但身材瘦削。

simple(简单)

1. literary(文学性)

   Simple and without unnecessary ornamentation or decoration.

   简朴的；未加装饰的

   • The design of this room is spare.

     这个房间的设计很简朴。

   • She prefers a spare style.

     她偏好简朴的风格。

   • The house features a spare decor.

     这栋房子的装饰风格很简朴。