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

Blend
squanderother
=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.

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