waste
Произношение: [/weɪst/]
Слово
Контекст: «resources»
(noun) unused or leftover materials or resources that are thrown away or not used efficiently. Like when you throw away food that you didn't eat or paper that could have been recycled.
Пример
She tried to reduce waste by recycling and composting.
Пример
Leaving the lights on when you're not home is a waste of energy.
Пример
How can we minimize waste in our daily lives?
Контекст: «misuse»
(verb) to use something in a careless or inefficient way. Like when you use too much paper for a project or leave the water running when you're not using it.
Пример
Don't waste water while brushing your teeth; turn off the faucet.
Пример
He doesn't waste time on things that are not important.
Пример
Why do people waste food instead of saving it for later?
Контекст: «time»
(noun) spending time on activities that are not productive or beneficial. Like when you spend hours watching TV instead of doing your homework.
Пример
Learning a new skill is never a waste of time.
Пример
Sitting around and doing nothing is a waste of your potential.
Пример
Do you ever feel like certain activities are a waste of your time?
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