来自 spend 的过去分词，引申比喻义用过的，废弃的，失效的等。

1. He spent 25 years campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws.

他用了25年的时间与带有种族歧视色彩和没有公正可言的移民法作斗争。

2. She spent a period of time working with people dying of cancer.

她有一段时间曾帮助垂危的癌症患者。

3. He'd spent his boyhood summers mucking about in boats.

他小时候，夏天都是在船上浑打胡闹度过的。

4. I spent lots of money on smart new outfits for work.

我花大笔钱购置了上班时穿的漂亮新套装。

5. His most prized time, though, will be spent quietly on his farm.

不过，他最宝贵的时光将在自己的农场里平静地度过。