アプリ版:「スタンプのみでお礼する」機能のリリースについて

参考書に載っていた例文です
I spared her trouble of coming here .
私は彼女がわざわざここに来る手間を省いた。と載っていました。
普段、この様な単語、言い回しって使いますか?
他の言い方があったら教えて下さい。

A 回答 (2件)

使います。


save
avoid
relieve
などもほぼ同じように使えると思います。
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本件の場合は下記2に該当しますね。



(WEBSTER辞書)
Learner's definition of SPARE
[+ object]
1
a : to choose not to punish or harm (someone)(見逃す)
No one knows why the gunman shot some people and spared others.
No one knows why he spared their lives. [=why he didn't kill them]
b : to not destroy or harm (something)
Somehow the storm spared our house while nearby buildings were destroyed.
2
: to prevent (someone or something) from experiencing or being affected by something unpleasant, harmful, etc.(誰かが、あるいは何かが、何か気持ちよくないもの、きずつけられる物から守る)
She was spared from having to answer any more questions.
He wanted to spare his family from the stress he had endured.
Our church was spared the fate of many others that have been closed. [=our church was not closed]
[+] more examples
3
: to give (something, such as time, money, etc.) to someone(時間やお金などを誰かに与える)
Can you spare (me) a few minutes? [=can you spend a few minutes with me?]
I can't spare the time to see you today. [=I don't have enough time to see you today]
If you could spare a cup of sugar, it would save me a trip to the store.
You should spare a thought for [=think about] those who are less fortunate than you.
4
: to not do or provide (something)(何かをしない、あるいは与えない)
Nothing was spared by the hotel [=the hotel provided everything possible] to make its guests relaxed and comfortable.
We will spare no effort [=we will do everything we can] to ensure the safety of the tunnels.
When they go on vacation, they spare no expense. [=they do not worry about spending too much money; they spend a lot of money]
He said that he would spare no expense [=he would spend as much money as necessary] to make the restaurant successful.
5
: to use or give out (something) in small amounts — usually used in negative statements(何かをわずかばかり使用する、あるいは、与える、通常否定的な意味で使われる)
More pancakes, please, and don't spare the syrup. [=give me a lot of syrup]
(パンケーキもっと頂戴、シロップもいっぱいつけてね)
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