profligacy
US /ˈprɑː.flɪ.ɡə.si/
UK /ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡə.si/
名词
1.
挥霍, 浪费, 放荡
reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources
示例:
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The government was criticized for its financial profligacy.
政府因其财政挥霍而受到批评。
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His profligacy led to his eventual bankruptcy.
他的挥霍导致他最终破产。
2.
放荡, 堕落, 不道德
licentious or dissolute behavior
示例:
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His life of profligacy shocked his conservative family.
他放荡的生活震惊了他的保守家庭。
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They accused him of moral profligacy.
他们指责他道德败坏。