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waste of energy

/weɪst əv ˈenədʒi/

الترجمة: التعبير يدل على بذل جهد أو استهلاك موارد أو وقت دون تحقيق فائدة أو نتيجة مفيدة.

مدخل واحد

phrase

/weɪst əv ˈenədʒi/B1informal
  • arالتعبير يدل على بذل جهد أو استهلاك موارد أو وقت دون تحقيق فائدة أو نتيجة مفيدة.

An expression describing an action, effort, or activity that consumes resources or time without producing any useful result or benefit.

  1. Unproductive effortB1informal

    An activity or action that consumes physical or mental effort without achieving any useful result.

    arمضيعة للطاقة

    • Arguing with him is a waste of energy; he never listens.
    • Trying to fix that old machine is a complete waste of energy.
    • Worrying about things you can't change is just a waste of energy.
  2. Inefficient use of resourcesB2formal

    Using more power, fuel, or resources than necessary to accomplish a task.

    arإهدار الطاقة

    • Leaving the lights on all day is a waste of energy.
    • Driving a large SUV for short trips is a waste of energy.
    • The old heating system is a waste of energy and should be replaced.