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squander
UK ['skwɒn.dər] US ['skwɑ:n.dɚ] verb transitive
■to spend or use money or supplies in a wasteful way, or to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage 浪费，挥霍（金钱或补给品）；糟蹋（机会）•They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun.他们会心甘情愿地花尽全年的积蓄，度过两个星期的阳光假期。 •Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.爱尔兰队错失了几次机会，包括导致他们输掉比赛的一次罚球。 |