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.
彼は不要なガジェットに貯金を無駄に使いました。
To cut food into small pieces for easier eating.
She frittered the pancake into bite-sized pieces for her child.
彼女はパンケーキを子どもに食べやすい大きさに刻みました。
A small, often sweet, food item that is deep-fried.
He enjoyed the apple fritters at the fair.
彼はフェアのアップルフライヤーを楽しんだ。