wast·ing /ˈweɪstɪŋ/ adjectiveadj 1. wasting disease/illness formalMI a disease that gradually makes you thinner and weaker 〔使人日益消瘦、虚弱的〕消耗性疾病
2 wasting asset technical a property, business etc that is losing money 递耗资产；亏本公司 The airline is a wasting asset. 这家航空公司是个亏本企业。