squander

squander
verb
  1. [with obj.]waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
    浪费，挥霍（某物，尤指时间或金钱）
    entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars.
    企业家把赚来的钱都花在昂贵的汽车上。
    ■allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost
    失去（机会）
    the team squandered several good scoring chances.
    那支球队浪费了好几次得分机会。
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squanderer
noun
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: of unknown origin
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