"profligate" in Chinese (Simplified)
挥霍的放荡的
Definition
指以浪费、挥霍的方式花钱或资源的人,或是行为非常放纵、奢华的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
非常正式、书面语的词,常用来批评极度奢侈或道德败坏的人或行为,如“profligate spending”。在日常口语中很少用,多见于媒体报道或学术文章。
Examples
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
国王以他的**挥霍**生活方式闻名。
The company became profligate with its spending.
公司在开销上变得**挥霍**无度。
He accused his neighbor of being profligate with resources.
他说他的邻居对资源很**挥霍**。
Their profligate spending finally led them to bankruptcy.
他们的**挥霍**开销最终导致了破产。
Critics called the project a profligate use of taxpayer money.
批评者称这个项目是对纳税人钱的**挥霍**。
She lived a profligate life until her priorities suddenly changed.
她过着**放荡**的生活,直到她的优先顺序突然改变。