spare tire
US /ˈsper ˌtaɪər/
UK /ˈsper ˌtaɪər/
1.
备胎, 备用轮胎
an extra tire carried in a vehicle, for use if another tire goes flat
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Make sure you have a spare tire in your trunk before a long trip.
长途旅行前，请确保后备箱里有备胎。
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I had a flat tire, but luckily I had a spare tire to change it.
我爆胎了，但幸运的是我有一个备胎可以更换。
2.
游泳圈, 赘肉
a roll of fat around a person's waist
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He's trying to get rid of his spare tire by exercising more.
他正通过多锻炼来减掉他的游泳圈。
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After the holidays, I always seem to gain a little spare tire.
假期过后，我似乎总是会多长一点游泳圈。