squander
US /ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/
UK /ˈskwɒn.dər/
动词
挥霍, 浪费, 荒废
to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a reckless or foolish manner
示例:
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They squandered all their savings on a failed business venture.
他们把所有的积蓄都挥霍在了一次失败的商业投资上。
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Don't squander your talent by not practicing.
不要因为不练习而荒废了你的才华。