fritter
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/ˈfrɪtər/
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/ˈfrɪtə(r)/
To carelessly use up time, money, or resources on trivial things.
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
他在不必要的小玩意上挥霍了他的积蓄。
To cut food into small pieces for easier eating.
She frittered the pancake into bite-sized pieces for her child.
她把煎饼切成小块,方便她的孩子吃。
A small, often sweet, food item that is deep-fried.
He enjoyed the apple fritters at the fair.
他在集市上喜欢苹果炸面圈。