Boondoggle
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What Does Boondoggle Mean?
- 浪费时间的活动
- 无用的工作
Boondoggle Pronunciation
/ˈbuːnˌdɒɡəl/
Boondoggle Definition
noun
Definition
a scheme or project that is wasteful or impractical, often involving public funds or resources.
In ZH
一种浪费或不切实际的计划或项目，通常涉及公共资金或资源。
How to Use Boondoggle in a Sentence
- The new bridge was criticized as a boondoggle, costing millions without serving a real purpose.
- Many viewed the city's art festival as a boondoggle rather than a valuable investment.
- He called the initiative a boondoggle, claiming it would not lead to any measurable benefits.
- Critics often label government programs as boondoggles when they seem to serve no real function.
- The report revealed the boondoggle of the construction project that went over budget.
- Despite its intentions, the charity event turned into a boondoggle, wasting funds and time.
Cultural Notes
The term originally referred to a type of braided leather craft, but evolved to mean a project or activity that is seen as wasteful or unnecessary, especially in government.