adj.放蕩的；不檢點(diǎn)的；浪費(fèi)的

n.放蕩者；享樂者

We both know that he has been profligate in every sense of the world. 我們都知道他已變成不折不扣的淫棍。

These profligate sons of the rich used to get away with all sorts of crimes. 這些紈绔子弟犯下種種罪行，但常能逍遙法外。

Similarly Americans have been profligate in the handling of mineral resources. 同樣的，美國在處理礦產(chǎn)資源方面亦多浪費(fèi)。

Why do you bring your profligate companions here? 為什么你要把你那些酒肉朋友帶到這里來呢?