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.
拿額外的錢是她作為經理濫用權力的行為。
unfair, cruel, or violent treatment of someone
The child suffered from years of physical abuse.
這個孩子遭受了多年的身體虐待。
rude and angry words said to someone
He shouted abuse at the driver after the accident.
事故發生後,他對司機大聲辱罵。
to use something wrongly or too much, harming yourself
He abused drugs and damaged his health.
他濫用藥物,損害了自己的健康。
to use power or trust in a wrong way
She abused her authority by giving jobs to friends.
她濫用職權,把工作給了朋友。
to treat someone cruelly or violently
The parents were accused of abusing their children.
這對父母被指控虐待他們的孩子。
to say rude or angry words to someone
Fans abused the player after he missed the goal.
球迷在球員錯過進球後辱罵他。