Wastes Meaning in English
word · lemma: waste
释义
Plural of 'waste'; refers to unwanted materials left over after something is used (nouns), or the acts of using something carelessly or not efficiently (verbs, third person singular).
用法与细微差别
As a noun, typically refers to trash, garbage, or by-products (e.g., 'industrial wastes'). As a verb form, 'wastes' is third-person singular ('She wastes time'). The noun is more formal and common in written or scientific contexts; the verb can be used in everyday speech. Don't confuse with 'waist' (body part).
例句
The factory produces a lot of wastes every day.
basic
She always wastes food at lunch.
basic
Please separate the wastes before recycling.
basic
He wastes no time getting to the point.
natural
Modern life creates many different kinds of wastes.
natural
My brother always wastes his money on video games.
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