spar

US /spɑːr/
UK /spɑːr/
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实战训练, 争论

to fight with someone, especially as a practice or warm-up for a real fight

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The boxers sparred for a few rounds before the main event.
拳击手们在主赛前进行了几回合的实战训练。
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They often spar verbally, but it's usually in good fun.
他们经常口头争论，但这通常只是开玩笑。
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boxfightgrapplewrestlebickerarguedisputequarrel
1.

桅杆, 桁

a thick, strong pole, such as a mast or yard on a ship

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The ship's mainmast was a sturdy wooden spar.
船的主桅杆是一根坚固的木制桅杆。
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The old fishing boat had a single wooden spar for its sail.
那艘旧渔船只有一根木制桅杆来挂帆。
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mastboomyardpole
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晶石, 矿物

a mineral, typically a transparent or translucent one, with a noticeable cleavage

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Fluorite is a common spar mineral.
萤石是一种常见的晶石矿物。
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Calcite often forms in large spar crystals.
方解石常形成大块的晶石晶体。
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mineralcrystal
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sparring partner