wastes
US /weɪsts/
UK /weɪsts/
名词
废料, 垃圾
unwanted or unusable material, substances, or by-products
示例:
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The factory produces a lot of chemical wastes.
这家工厂产生大量化学废料。
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Household wastes should be properly disposed of.
家庭垃圾应妥善处理。
动词
浪费, 虚度
use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
示例:
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He wastes his money on gambling.
他把钱浪费在赌博上。
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She wastes no time in getting things done.
她不浪费时间做事情。