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Spared Meaning in English

word · lemma: spare

/ˈspɛɹd/
spaird
/spˈeəd/
spaird

释义

If someone or something is spared, they are not affected by something bad, or they are saved from harm, punishment, or an unpleasant experience.

用法与细微差别

Mainly used in passive or past tense ('was spared', 'have been spared'). Formal and literary tone. Often refers to surviving danger, not experiencing pain, or being excused from something. Common phrases: 'spared from', 'spared the details', 'spared no expense' (used differently: 'did not hold back spending').

例句

He was spared during the accident.

basic

They were spared from punishment.

basic

Some villages were spared by the storm.

basic

Luckily, I was spared the worst of the flu.

natural

She wished to be spared any more bad news.

natural

He spared no expense for his daughter's wedding.

natural