squandered
US /ˈskwɑːn.dərd/
UK /ˈskwɒn.dəd/
動詞
揮霍, 浪費
to waste (money, time, or resources) in a reckless and foolish manner
範例:
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He squandered his inheritance on gambling and lavish parties.
他把遺產揮霍在賭博和奢華派對上。
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Don't squander this opportunity to learn.
不要浪費這個學習的機會。
形容詞
揮霍的, 浪費的
used or spent extravagantly or wastefully
範例:
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Their youth was squandered on meaningless pursuits.
他們的青春虛度在無意義的追求上。
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The squandered resources could have been used for a better cause.
浪費掉的資源本可以用於更好的事業。
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