Someone who is sparing with something uses it or gives it only in very small quantities.
例句
I've not been sparing with the garlic...我总是用很多大蒜。Her sparing use of make-up only seemed to enhance her classically beautiful features...一点淡妆反而增添了她五官的古典韵味。
英汉词典释义
adv.
节俭地;爱惜地
This paint is very expensive, so please use it sparingly.这种塗料很贵, 请省着点用。
保守地;谨慎地
Apply the insecticide sparingly.慎用杀虫剂。The lotion should be applied sparingly to the skin.这种洗液应均匀地涂在皮肤上。
英英词典释义
Adverb
1. to a meager degree or in a meager manner;
"these voices are meagerly represented at the conference""the area is slenderly endowed with natural resources"