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源自16世纪英语,可能来自方言词汇'squander'(分散),与瑞典语'skvätta'(溅洒)有关,暗示资源被分散浪费。
❶ 指浪费或挥霍金钱、时间、机会等宝贵资源,通常带有不负责任或不明智的含义。
“He squandered his inheritance on luxury cars and parties.”
(他把继承的财产挥霍在豪车和派对上。)
“She squandered the chance to study abroad by not preparing for the exams.”
(她因未认真备考而浪费了出国留学的机会。)
squandered opportunity — 指因不珍惜或错误决策而失去的重要机会,带有强烈遗憾感。
“Not learning a second language in school was a squandered opportunity he later regretted.”
(学生时代没学第二外语是他后来懊悔的浪费机会。)