sparingsparingD.J.:[ˈspɛəriŋ]K.K.:[ˈspɛrɪŋ]adj.1.■节约的, 吝啬的, 爱惜的sparingsparing[ˈspɛəriŋ]adj.1.■节省的(of); 吝惜的; 爱惜的; 节制的2.■贫乏[少量]的3.■[古]慈悲的, 宽大的4.■谨慎的, 小心的deal out criticism with a sparing hand谨慎批评他人tax sparing (matching credit)税收饶让, 即与外国政府优惠税收减免额相对应的税收抵免He is very sparing with his money.他用钱很省。The professor was sparing in his praise.那位教授不轻易表扬人。He was quiet and sparing of speech.他很文静, 不多说话。继承用法sparinglyadv.sparingnessn.