waste

/weɪst/

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

Chinese meaning: 废物；浪费

The factory dumped toxic waste into the river, causing severe pollution.

工厂将有毒废物倒入河中，造成严重污染。

Recycling programs help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

回收计划有助于减少送往垃圾填埋场的废物量。