abuse
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/əˈbjuːs/
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/əˈbjuːs/
using something in a wrong or harmful way
Taking extra money was an abuse of her power as manager.
拿额外的钱是她作为经理滥用权力的行为。
unfair, cruel, or violent treatment of someone
The child suffered from years of physical abuse.
这个孩子遭受了多年的身体虐待。
rude and angry words said to someone
He shouted abuse at the driver after the accident.
事故发生后,他对司机大声辱骂。
to use something wrongly or too much, harming yourself
He abused drugs and damaged his health.
他滥用药物,损害了自己的健康。
to use power or trust in a wrong way
She abused her authority by giving jobs to friends.
她滥用职权,把工作给了朋友。
to treat someone cruelly or violently
The parents were accused of abusing their children.
这对父母被指控虐待他们的孩子。
to say rude or angry words to someone
Fans abused the player after he missed the goal.
球迷在球员错过进球后辱骂他。