fritter
/ˈfrɪtə(r); `frɪtɚ/ v
(phr v) fritter sth away (on sth) waste (esp one's time or money) foolishly (on small useless things) （在无意义的小事上）愚蠢地浪费（尤指个人的时间或金钱）
fritter away time/energy 浪费时间[精力]
fritter away one's money on gambling 在赌博上挥霍公钱.
fritter / ˈfrɪtə(r); `frɪtɚ/ n (usu in compounds 通常用以构成复合词) piece of fried batter, usu containing sliced fruit, meat, etc 油煎饼（通常有水果、 肉等的馅）
banana fritters 香蕉馅煎饼.