
abuse
词源
源自拉丁语 'abusus'(滥用),由 'ab-'(偏离)和 'uti'(使用)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。
noun
❶ 指对人或事物的不当使用或对待,通常带有伤害性或违反道德法律的性质,如虐待、辱骂或滥用职权等行为。
“Child abuse is a serious crime that affects many children worldwide.”
(虐待儿童是一项影响全球许多儿童的严重罪行。)
“The politician was accused of abuse of power during his term.”
(这位政治家被指控在任期内滥用职权。)
verb
❶ 以有害或不正当的方式使用或对待某人某物,包括身体伤害、言语侮辱或违规使用资源等行为。
“He was arrested for abusing his wife physically and emotionally.”
(他因在身体和情感上虐待妻子而被逮捕。)
“Some athletes abuse performance-enhancing drugs to win competitions.”
(一些运动员滥用提高成绩的药物以赢得比赛。)
常见短语
substance abuse — 指对酒精、毒品等物质的过度或非法使用,通常会导致健康问题或社会问题。
“The clinic specializes in treating patients with substance abuse issues.”
(这家诊所专门治疗有物质滥用问题的患者。)
abuse of process — 法律术语,指在诉讼过程中不正当地使用法律程序以达到不当目的的行为。
“The judge dismissed the case, calling it an abuse of process.”
(法官以滥用程序为由驳回了此案。)