squander
verb
UK/ˈskwɒn.dəʳ/
US/ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/
Definitions of squander verb
- C2Transitive(及物动词)
To waste money, resources, or opportunities carelessly or foolishly.
浪费；挥霍（金钱或资源）；错失（机会）
She squandered her inheritance by buying unnecessary items.
她购买不必要的物品，挥霍了她的遗产。
We could squander this rare opportunity if we are not careful.
如果我们不小心，可能会错失这个难得的机会。
The government was accused of squandering taxpayers' money on ineffective projects.
政府被指控将纳税人的钱浪费在无效的项目上。