dissipate
英 ['d?s?pe?t]
美['d?s?pet]
- vt. 浪費；使…消散
- vi. 驅(qū)散；放蕩
英英釋意
- 1. to cause to separate and go in different directions;
- "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
- 2. move away from each other;
- "The crowds dispersed"
- "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
- 3. spend frivolously and unwisely;
- "Fritter away one's inheritance"
- 4. live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption