squander
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you squander money, resources, or opportunities, you waste them. 浪费 (金钱、资源或机会)
Hobbs didn't squander his money on flashy cars or other vices. 霍布斯没有把钱挥霍在奢华汽车或其他恶习上。
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squander /ˈskwɒndə/ (squandering,squandered,squanders)
剑桥词典
- to waste money or supplies , or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage
浪费,挥霍(金钱或补给品);糟蹋(机会)
They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun . 他们会心甘情愿地把全年的积蓄花掉,度两个星期的阳光假期。
Ireland squandered several chances , including a penalty that cost them the game . 爱尔兰队错失了几次机会,包括导致他们输掉比赛的一次点球。 返回 squander