to spend
01
花费, 支出
to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.
例子
She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season.
她在假期期间为家人买礼物花了很多钱。
I need to be careful not to spend too much on unnecessary items.
我需要小心不要在不需要的物品上花费太多。
02
度过, 花费
to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place
Ditransitive: to spend time doing sth
Transitive: to spend time
例子
He spends his free time practicing the guitar.
他花空闲时间练习吉他。
They spent the afternoon hiking in the mountains.
他们下午在山上徒步度过了。
03
花费, 耗尽
to use energy, effort, etc., particularly until no more remains
Transitive: to spend energy or resources
例子
The storm spent its fury before reaching the coastal areas.
风暴在到达沿海地区之前耗尽了它的 fury。
She spends a lot of effort maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
她花费很多精力来维持健康的生活方式。
词汇树
misspend
overspend
spendable
spend
