1. sparred什么意思
1. Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell briefly sparred when hopeful Erika Wesley pleaded with the judges to give her a second chance.
2. Since then, the two sides have sparred over the exact terms of the agreement.
3. Both candidates have sparred in recent days over how to best tackle the country's energy problems.
4. But they have often sparred over human rights, trade and currency disputes and China's military spending.
5. The candidates sparred briefly over whether their respected positions on trade agreements would protect workers rights and environmental standards.