spare

1. Countable(可數名詞)

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

   備用品；備用物

   • I always keep a spare tire in my car.

     我總是在車裡放一個備用輪胎。

   • Please hand me a spare battery.

     請遞給我一個備用電池。

   • There are some spare parts in this toolbox.

     這個工具箱裡有一些備用零件。

2. Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)

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

   （汽車或其他設備的）備用零件；備件

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

     你需要為這輛車購買一些備用零件。

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

     技師正在倉庫裡尋找所需的備件。

   • These spares should be sufficient to complete the repairs.

     這些備件應該足以完成維修。

save(保留)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

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

   饒恕；寬恕

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

     國王決定饒恕囚犯的性命。

   • Please spare me this time.

     請這次饒了我吧。

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

     這個小鎮免於戰爭的蹂躪。

avoid(避免)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + two objects(動詞+雙賓語)

   To prevent someone from experiencing something unpleasant or unwanted.

   使免於；使避免

   • He spared her the blame to protect her.

     他讓她免於責備以保護她。

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

     這場雨讓我們免於在烈日下工作。

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

     她本來應該參加會議，但被免除了。

give(給予)

1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)

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

   撥出（時間、金錢或空間）；擠出

   • Can you spare some time to help me?

     你能撥出一些時間來幫我嗎？

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

     我擠不出足夠的錢買那個。

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

     我們會盡可能為新員工騰出空間。

extra(額外)

1. B1

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

   備用的；多餘的；額外的

   • I brought a spare shirt.

     我帶了一件備用襯衫。

   • This room is spare; you can use it.

     這個房間是空著的；你可以使用它。

   • We have some spare chairs here.

     我們這裡有一些多餘的椅子。

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thin(瘦)

1. literary(文學性)

   Characterized by a tall and slender physique.

   （人）瘦長的；（身體）瘦削的

   • He had the spare figure of an athlete.

     他有著運動員的瘦長身材。

   • She is a woman with a spare frame.

     她是一個身材瘦削的女人。

   • He is tall but has a spare build.

     他很高但身材瘦削。

simple(簡單)

1. literary(文學性)

   Simple and without unnecessary ornamentation or decoration.

   簡樸的；未加裝飾的

   • The design of this room is spare.

     這個房間的設計很簡樸。

   • She prefers a spare style.

     她偏好簡樸的風格。

   • The house features a spare decor.

     這棟房子的裝飾風格很簡樸。