dissipation
英 [dɪsɪ'peɪʃ(ə)n]
美['dɪsə'peʃən]
- n. 浪费；消散；[物] 损耗
英英释意
- 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion;
- "the dissipation of the mist"
- 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
- 3. useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly;
- "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"
- "mindless dissipation of natural resources"