squandered
US /ˈskwɑːn.dərd/
UK /ˈskwɒn.dəd/
动词
挥霍, 浪费
to waste (money, time, or resources) in a reckless and foolish manner
示例:
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He squandered his inheritance on gambling and lavish parties.
他把遗产挥霍在赌博和奢华派对上。
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Don't squander this opportunity to learn.
不要浪费这个学习的机会。
形容词
挥霍的, 浪费的
used or spent extravagantly or wastefully
示例:
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Their youth was squandered on meaningless pursuits.
他们的青春虚度在无意义的追求上。
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The squandered resources could have been used for a better cause.
浪费掉的资源本可以用于更好的事业。
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