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单词 sparingly
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Definition of sparingly in English:

sparingly

adverb ˈspɛːrɪŋliˈspɛrɪŋli
  • In a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities.

    the sharply flavoured leaves should be used sparingly
    Example sentencesExamples
    • These tests were done sparingly and generally reflected the outpatient treatment practice at our center.
    • Levin writes sparingly—one book in five years.
    • Eat the following sparingly: chips, cakes, crisps, burgers, sweets, pies, and pasties.
    • It's full of wry, witty observations, with poignant bits thrown in sparingly.
    • Often, faculty members are too busy to learn how to use the instruments or they use them sparingly.
 
 

Definition of sparingly in US English:

sparingly

adverbˈspɛrɪŋliˈsperiNGlē
  • In a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities.

    the sharply flavored leaves should be used sparingly
    Example sentencesExamples
    • These tests were done sparingly and generally reflected the outpatient treatment practice at our center.
    • It's full of wry, witty observations, with poignant bits thrown in sparingly.
    • Levin writes sparingly—one book in five years.
    • Often, faculty members are too busy to learn how to use the instruments or they use them sparingly.
    • Eat the following sparingly: chips, cakes, crisps, burgers, sweets, pies, and pasties.
 
 
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