大学英语:in our hearts we hope that we might be spared.
spare做形容词用时,意思是“多余的;空闲的;俭朴的”。如:
1)In his spare time he wrote some short stories. (他用余暇写了一些短篇故事。)
2)Sorry, I don't have any spare cash. Can I write a check? (对不起,我没有多余的现钱,我可以开支票吗?)
3)He is keen on this spare lifestyle. (他喜欢这种俭朴的生活。)
在本句中,spare用作动词,意思是“饶恕;使免遭”。如:
1)He begged them to spare his life. (他求他们饶他一命。)
2)You may spare yourself the trouble. (你不必找此麻烦。)
3)Call him and spare yourself a visit. (给他打个电话,省得你自己跑一趟。)
spare 也可以表示“抽出时间;出让”。如:
1)Can you spare me 5 minutes? (你能抽出5分钟时间给我吗?)
Spare me 50 yuan and I will return the money on payday. (借给我50元钱,发工资那天我就还你。)
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