squander
/ˈskwɒn.dər/verb
C1formalcommon/ˈskwɒn.dər/A verb used to indicate the act of wasting something, especially money, time, or an opportunity, in a reckless or foolish manner.
ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по расточительству чего-либо, особенно денег, времени или возможности, безрассудным или глупым образом.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de desperdiciar algo, especialmente dinero, tiempo o una oportunidad, de manera imprudente o tonta.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de gaspiller quelque chose, en particulier de l'argent, du temps ou une opportunité, de manière imprudente ou stupide.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, Geld, Zeit oder eine Gelegenheit sinnlos, leichtsinnig oder töricht zu verschwenden.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de desperdiçar algo, especialmente dinheiro, tempo ou uma oportunidade, de forma imprudente ou tola.zh动词，指以不明智或愚蠢的方式浪费某物，尤其是金钱、时间或机会。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تبديد المال أو الوقت أو الفرصة أو أي مورد آخر بتبذير وإسراف وبطريقة غير عقلانية أو حمقاء.
- Waste thoughtlessly B2 formal
To spend or use something, such as money or time, in a careless or wasteful manner.
- He squandered his entire inheritance on gambling.
- Don't squander your time on trivial activities.
- She squandered the opportunity to study abroad by not applying.
ruРасточатьesDerrocharfrgaspillerdeVerschwendenptDesperdiçarzh浪费arتبذير المال أو الوقت
Synonymes: blowdissipatefritterlavishmisspendmisusethrow awaywaste
- Spend extravagantly B2 formal
To spend money in a lavish or excessive way, often on unnecessary things.
- They squandered their savings on luxury vacations.
- The company squandered its budget on expensive office furniture.
- He squandered his paycheck on designer clothes.
ruРасточатьesDerrocharfrDilapiderdeVerschwendenptEsbanjarzh挥霍arتبذير المال
Synonymes: blowdissipatefritter awaylavishmisspendthrow awaywaste
- squandered past participle
- squandered past simple
- squandering present participle
- squanders third person singular