"waste" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈweɪst/

wayst

UK

/wˈeɪst/

wayst

释义

To use something carelessly so that it is lost or not used well. As a noun, it can also mean unwanted material, such as trash, or a useless loss of time, money, or effort.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈweɪst/

英式英语

/wˈeɪst/

简化发音

美式

wayst

英式

wayst

语境中听

Don't waste water when you wash the dishes.

This bag is full of plastic waste.

Buying food you don't eat is a waste of money.

Let's not waste time arguing about this again.