adj.放荡的;不检点的;浪费的
n.放荡者;享乐者
We both know that he has been profligate in every sense of the world. 我们都知道他已变成不折不扣的淫棍。
These profligate sons of the rich used to get away with all sorts of crimes. 这些纨绔子弟犯下种种罪行,但常能逍遥法外。
Similarly Americans have been profligate in the handling of mineral resources. 同样的,美国在处理矿产资源方面亦多浪费。
用作名词 (n.)Why do you bring your profligate companions here? 为什么你要把你那些酒肉朋友带到这里来呢?