sparing

动词 spare:

1. refrain from harming
   同义词：spare, save
2. save or relieve from an experience or action
   同义词：spare
3. give up what is not strictly needed
   同义词：spare, give up, part with, dispense with
4. use frugally or carefully
   同义词：spare

形容词 sparing:

1. avoiding waste
   同义词：economical, frugal, scotch, stinting

1. I like to play badminton in my spare time.
   我喜欢在闲暇时打羽毛球。
2. I like reading novels in my spare time.
   我喜欢闲暇时读小说。
3. It was a horrible accident---I'll spare you the details.
   这是一次令人毛骨悚然的事故，我就不告诉你细节了。
4. Can you spare me five minutes?
   你能抽出五分钟和我谈谈吗？