wasting

英文释义

n any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
n a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
v spend thoughtlessly; throw away
v use inefficiently or inappropriately
v get rid of
v run off as waste
v get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
v spend extravagantly
v lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
v cause to grow thin or weak
v cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
v become physically weaker