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I Waited Hours Vain Pattern 我白等了两个小时 白~(了 Spent

Front I waited for two hours in vain. (pattern)
Back 我白等了两个小时。

[1] 白~(了) used to indicate somebody somebody spent time, energy and physical and financial resources on something, but did not see the expected result or due reward
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