sparring partner
noun /ˈspɑːrɪŋ pɑːtnə(r)/
/ˈspɑːrɪŋ pɑːrtnər/
- a person that you regularly have friendly arguments or discussions with
切磋问题的对手 - He was an old political sparring partner of mine.
他是我的一个老政治陪练。
- He was an old political sparring partner of mine.
- (in boxing
) a person that a boxer regularly practises with拳击运动 陪练员