Waste
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British pronunciation/wˈe‍ɪst/
American pronunciation/ˈweɪst/

"waste"的定义和意义

to waste
01

浪费, 铺张

to use something without care or more than needed
Transitive: to waste a resource
to waste definition and meaning
02

浪费, 挥霍

to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management
Transitive: to waste money on sth
03

消灭, 杀死

to eliminate or kill someone
Transitive: to waste sb
04

丢弃, 废弃

to dispose of or eliminate something
Transitive: to waste unwanted items
05

消瘦, 衰竭

to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions
Intransitive
06

摧毁, 毁坏

to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource
Transitive: to waste a structure or area
07

削弱, 减弱

to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually
Transitive: to waste sb
Waste
01

荒野, 无用地块

an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
waste definition and meaning
02

废物, 垃圾

materials that have no use and are unwanted
03

浪费, 徒劳

useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
04

浪费, 损失

the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use
05

贬值, 浪费

(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
01

荒凉的, 无人居住的

situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources

waste

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example
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The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts.
It's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
The wealthy spendthrift wasted money on lavish parties and unnecessary luxuries.
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
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