Today was really a write-off for me.

今天我真是白忙了。

With meetings and phone calls, yesterday was a complete write-off.

昨天都在开会和打电话，瞎忙了一天。

I hired my chef instead, which becomes a tax write-off.

取而代之的是我的厨师——这还是能减税的项目。

The day is a complete write-off and I head off to bed to sulk.

我对这个地方满腔怨恨，这一整天一无所获，我闷闷不乐地上床睡觉。

It is often paid for by the employer or is a tax write-off for business owners or freelancers.

它往往是由雇主或是税务注销的企业家或自由职业者所支付的。