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揮霍了他的積蓄。
To cut food into small pieces for easier eating.
She frittered the pancake into bite-sized pieces for her child.
她把煎餅切成小塊,方便她的小孩吃。
A small, often sweet, food item that is deep-fried.
He enjoyed the apple fritters at the fair.
他在市集上喜歡蘋果炸面圈。