throw away
[phrasal verb] 1 throw away (something) or throw (something) away
: to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, rubbish bin, etc.扔掉;弃置 -
We threw away [=threw out] a lot of old junk that was in the basement.我们扔掉了储藏室里的很多旧垃圾。
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Throw that candy wrapper away, please.请把那张糖纸扔掉。
— see also throwaway 2
a : to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way浪费 -
He threw away [=squandered] his life savings.他挥霍了一生的积蓄。
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He threw all of his money away on gambling.他把钱都浪费在了赌博上。
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Don't throw your life away.不要虚度人生。
b : to foolishly fail to use (something, such as a chance)错过 -
She threw away [=wasted] an opportunity.她错失了一次良机。
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You had a chance to do something great, and you threw it away.你本有机会大干一场,但你错过了。