sparing
用法要点
句型搭配
sparing 通常用作定语或表语,描述人或行为在资源使用上的节制。在句子中,它常与名词搭配,如 sparing use(节约使用),或与介词 with 连用,表示对某物的节约。
介词用法
sparing 常与介词 with 搭配,表示对某物的节约,如 sparing with money(对金钱吝啬)。也可与 in 连用,表示在某个方面节制,如 sparing in criticism(批评时很克制)。
语域说明
sparing 在正式和非正式语境中都可用,但更常见于书面语或较正式的场合,如商务报告或学术写作,描述资源管理或行为节制。在日常对话中,它可能显得稍正式,但依然自然。
基础例句
She is very sparing with her money, always saving for the future.
她非常节约用钱,总是为未来存钱。
He was sparing in his praise, only complimenting when truly deserved.
他很少表扬别人,只在真正值得时才给予赞美。
We should be sparing with water during the drought to conserve resources.
在干旱期间,我们应该节约用水以保护资源。
The chef uses spices sparingly to enhance the flavor without overpowering it.
厨师少量使用香料来提味,而不会盖过食物本身的味道。
高级例句
In academic writing, authors are often sparing with citations to avoid redundancy and maintain clarity.
在学术写作中,作者通常会节制地使用引文,以避免冗余并保持清晰度。
The company adopted a sparing approach to budget allocation, focusing funds on high-impact projects.
公司采取了节约的预算分配方法,将资金集中在高影响力的项目上。
Environmental policies recommend sparing use of fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
环境政策建议节约使用化石燃料,以减少碳排放并促进可持续性。
During the economic downturn, businesses became more sparing in their hiring practices to control costs.
在经济低迷时期,企业变得更加节制地招聘,以控制成本。
高频搭配
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常见错误
错误在于介词使用不当。sparing 通常与 with 搭配表示对某物的节约,而不是 to。正确用法应使用 with 来连接名词。
错误在于词性混淆。sparing 是形容词,不能直接修饰动词。正确用法应使用副词 sparingly 来修饰动词 use,表示节约地使用。
近义词辨析
frugal
frugal 强调在消费或资源使用上节俭、避免浪费,通常带有积极的含义,指明智的节约。而 sparing 更中性,可以指节约、节制,有时略带吝啬或贫乏的意味。
She is frugal with her expenses to save for retirement. (积极节俭) vs. He was sparing with his advice, only giving it when asked. (节制或吝啬)
stingy
stingy 带有明显的负面含义,指过分吝啬、小气,不愿意分享或花费。sparing 则更中性,可以指合理的节约,不一定有负面色彩,但在某些语境下可能隐含吝啬。
He is stingy and never tips at restaurants. (负面吝啬) vs. The manager was sparing with company funds to avoid overspending. (中性节约)