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prodigal (B2)

カタカナ: プロディガル

IPA: /ˈprɒdɪɡl/

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

意味: お金や資源を無制限に、かつ無謀に使うこと。浪費的で贅沢な様子。

He was known for his prodigal spending on luxury cars and yachts. — He was known for his prodigal spending on luxury cars and yachts.
The company's prodigal use of taxpayer money led to public outcry. — The company's prodigal use of taxpayer money led to public outcry.
She regretted her prodigal lifestyle after realizing she had no savings. — She regretted her prodigal lifestyle after realizing she had no savings.

Japanese translations of Prodigal:

prodigal with (prepositional phrase): Spending money or resources wastefully on something. — "He was prodigal with his money, buying expensive gifts for everyone."