sparing
adjective
uk/ˈspeə.rɪŋ/us/ˈsper.ɪŋ/using very little of something:
节约的，节俭的Be sparingwiththebutteras there isn't muchleft.黄油要省着点用，因为我们所剩无几了。
He is sparingwith/inhispraise(=praisespeoplevery little).他很少表扬别人。
Synonyms
economical
frugal
Self-control and moderation
- ahold
- anti-pleasure
- ascetically
- asceticism
- be in command (ofyourself)idiom
- boundary
- get a grip (onyourself)idiom
- go easyidiom
- go steady onsomethingidiom
- grip
- impervious
- mind over matteridiom
- puritanism
- restrained
- restraint
- restrict
- restrictyourselftosomething
- temperance
- undignified
- willpower