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squander

[英] [ˈskwɔndə] [美] [ˈskwɑndɚ] 生词本

v.

n.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

  • 英英释义

  • 行业释义

1. VERB 浪费,挥霍(金钱、资源、机遇等) If you squander money, resources, or opportunities, you waste them. 
  • Hooker didn't squander his money on flashy cars or other vices...

    胡克没有将自己的钱浪费在豪华轿车或其他恶习上。

  • He had squandered his chances to win.

    他白白浪费了获胜的机会。

Verb

1. spend thoughtlessly; throw away;

  • "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"
  • "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"

2. spend extravagantly;

  • "waste not, want not"

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