v.
浪费,挥霍
v.
浪费,挥霍
noun
the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water
noun
the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water
The first known use of ducks and drakes was in 1583
1 Don't waste your time and energy on trifles.
别把你的时间和精力浪费在琐事上。
2 Doing such a job is a waste of his talents.
做这种工作是在浪费他的才能。
3 He had made ducks and drakes of all his father's property.
他把父亲的财产挥霍光了。
4 They went on the spree and spent a lot of money.
他们挥霍无度,花了一大笔钱。