wasting

• 名词，指力量、生命力或体积的逐渐丧失，常由慢性疾病或久不活动引起。

A noun referring to a gradual loss of strength, vitality, or size, often resulting from a chronic disease or disuse.

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1. General physical declineC1formalmedical

   A general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.

   消瘦

   • The patient suffered from severe wasting due to the prolonged illness.
   • Chronic infections can lead to general wasting of the body.
   • The wasting associated with the disease affected both his physical and mental health.

   同义词atrophycachexiaconsumptiondebilitationdecaydeclinedegenerationdeteriorationemaciationmarasmus

   反义词healthstrengthvigorvitality

2. Organ atrophyC1formalmedical

   A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse.

   器官萎缩

   • Muscle wasting is a common symptom in patients with long-term immobility.
   • The MRI showed significant wasting of the liver tissue.
   • Wasting of the brain can occur in certain neurodegenerative disorders.

   同义词atrophycachexiadecayemaciationwithering

• 动词，表示不珍惜地、无节制地或没有意义地使用或消耗某物。

A verb used to indicate the act of using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

1. Use inefficientlyA2formal

   To use something carelessly or without good effect, resulting in loss or depletion.

   浪费

   • Don't waste water while brushing your teeth.
   • He wasted his entire afternoon playing video games.
   • The company wasted a lot of money on unnecessary equipment.

   同义词blowdissipatefritterlavishmisspendmisusesquanderthrow away

   反义词conserveeconomizehusbandpreservesave

2. Fail to use an opportunityB1formal

   To fail to take advantage of a chance or opportunity.

   错过

   • She wasted her chance to study abroad.
   • He wasted the opportunity to impress the investors.
   • Don't waste this moment; ask her out now.

   同义词forgofritter awaylosemissneglectpass upsquanderthrow away

   反义词capitalizeexploitgraspseizeutilize

3. Kill or destroy (slang)C1slangamerican

   To kill someone or destroy something, often used in informal or violent contexts.

   杀死或摧毁（俚语）

   • The gangster threatened to waste his rival.
   • In the movie, the hero wasted all the villains.
   • He said he would waste anyone who crossed him.

   同义词bump offdispatchdo ineliminateexterminatekillliquidatemurderneutralizeoffrub outslaytake outterminate

   反义词preserveprotectsave