squander
UK/'skwɒndә/US
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Definitions
v.
To waste money, time, or resources carelessly and extravagantly.
挥霍，浪费
Root Breakdown
Blendsquanderother
=squander
Common Collocations
- 1.squander money挥霍金钱
- 2.squander an opportunity错失机会
- 3.squander resources浪费资源
- 4.squander a lead葬送领先优势
Example Sentences
- 1.
He squandered his entire inheritance on gambling and luxury cars within two years.
- 2.
The team squandered a three-goal lead and ended up losing the match.
- 3.
Don't squander this opportunity — chances like this rarely come twice.