sparring partner
US /ˈspɑːr.ɪŋ ˌpɑːrt.nər/
UK /ˈspɑːr.ɪŋ ˌpɑːrt.nər/
1.
parceiro de sparring, sparring
a person with whom one spars in training, especially in boxing or martial arts
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The boxer trained with his sparring partner every day.
O boxeador treinava com seu parceiro de sparring todos os dias.
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She needs a strong sparring partner to improve her technique.
Ela precisa de um parceiro de sparring forte para melhorar sua técnica.
2.
parceiro de debate, interlocutor
a person with whom one argues or debates, especially to sharpen one's own arguments or ideas
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He considers his colleague a valuable sparring partner for new ideas.
Ele considera seu colega um valioso parceiro de debate para novas ideias.
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The CEO often uses his advisors as sparring partners to test strategies.
O CEO frequentemente usa seus conselheiros como parceiros de debate para testar estratégias.