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to waste
01
sprecare
to use something without care or more than needed
Transitive: to waste a resource
Esempi
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
Lei tende a sprecare l'acqua lasciando il rubinetto aperto mentre si lava i denti.
02
sprecare, sperperare
to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management
Transitive: to waste money on sth
Esempi
Some individuals waste their inheritance on frivolous expenses, leaving little for long-term financial security.
Alcuni individui sperperano la loro eredità in spese frivole, lasciando poco per la sicurezza finanziaria a lungo termine.
03
eliminare, liquidare
to eliminate or kill someone
Transitive: to waste sb
Esempi
The gang decided to waste the informant who was cooperating with the police.
La banda ha deciso di eliminare l'informatore che collaborava con la polizia.
04
sprecare, buttare
to dispose of or eliminate something
Transitive: to waste unwanted items
Esempi
In an effort to downsize, they had to waste some of their belongings.
Nel tentativo di ridimensionarsi, dovettero buttare via alcuni dei loro averi.
05
deperire, indebolirsi
to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions
Intransitive
Esempi
The lack of proper nutrition caused the patient to waste.
La mancanza di una corretta alimentazione ha causato il deperimento del paziente.
06
devastare, distruggere
to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource
Transitive: to waste a structure or area
Esempi
The hurricane swept through the coastal town, wasting everything in its path.
L'uragano ha spazzato via la città costiera, devastando tutto ciò che incontrava.
07
sprecare, consumare
to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually
Transitive: to waste sb
Esempi
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
Nel corso dei mesi, le dure condizioni del campo di prigionia hanno logorato i prigionieri.
Waste
01
spreco
materials that have no use and are unwanted
Esempi
Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic.
02
deserto, landa desolata
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
03
spreco, rifiuto
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
04
perdita
the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use
Esempi
It 's a waste of talent not pursuing a career in music with her incredible voice.
È uno spreco di talento non perseguire una carriera nella musica con la sua voce incredibile.
05
deterioramento, spreco
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
waste
01
desolato, arido
situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources
Esempi
The archaeologists discovered ruins in a waste region, untouched for centuries.
Gli archeologi hanno scoperto rovine in una regione desolata, intatta per secoli.
02
scarto, rifiuto
discarded or no longer needed after a process is completed
Esempi
The company is working on reducing waste energy in their operations.
L'azienda sta lavorando per ridurre l'energia sprecata nelle sue operazioni.
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