sparring

[spɑ:riŋ]

n. 拳击, 争论
动词spar的现在分词形式

例句与用法：

Have you been sparring with Helen again?

你又一直在与海伦争吵吗？

The boxers sparred for a while taking each other's measure.

拳击手彼此冲杀了一会儿，试探对方情况。

The two boys wee sparring and John tapped George's claret.

约翰和乔治在打架，结果约翰把乔治的鼻子打出血了。