Definitions
v. Use more of something than necessary or without useful results.
浪费
n. Unwanted material left after something has been used or made.
废物；垃圾
n. An unnecessary or unproductive use of time, money, or resources.
浪费
Example
Don't waste water by leaving the tap running.
别让水龙头一直开着，白白浪费水。
Reducing household waste requires both convenient recycling facilities and greater public awareness of responsible consumption.
减少生活垃圾既需要便利的回收设施，也需要提高公众的负责任消费意识。
Collocations
- waste time
- a waste of money
- household waste
- food waste
Word family
- wasteful (adj.)
- wastefully (adv.)
- wastage (n.)
Synonyms
- squander
- rubbish
Antonyms
- conserve
Usage tip
用waste time doing sth，通常不用to do。
FAQ
- What does waste mean?
- Use more of something than necessary or without useful results. Unwanted material left after something has been used or made. An unnecessary or unproductive use of time, money, or resources.
- How is waste pronounced?
- UK /weɪst/, US /weɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
