好词典
abusive
UK //əˈbjuːsɪv//US //əˈbjuːsɪv//
词源
源自拉丁语 'abusivus'，由 'abuti'（滥用）和 '-ivus'（形容词后缀）组成，14世纪通过古法语进入英语。
adjective
❶ 指言语或行为带有侮辱性、伤害性或攻击性，通常用于描述不尊重他人或造成心理伤害的情况。
“He used abusive language during the argument.”
（他在争吵中使用了侮辱性语言。）
“The manager was fired for his abusive behavior towards employees.”
（经理因对员工的辱骂行为被解雇。）
❶ 指过度或不正当使用某物，通常与权力、资源或物质相关，带有剥削或浪费的含义。
“The dictator was known for his abusive use of power.”
（这位独裁者以滥用权力而闻名。）
“Abusive consumption of alcohol can lead to health problems.”
（过度饮酒会导致健康问题。）
同义词:insulting, offensive, hurtful, oppressive, exploitative
常见短语
abusive relationship — 指一方对另一方实施身体、情感或心理虐待的亲密关系，通常表现为控制、威胁或贬低行为。
“She finally sought help to escape the abusive relationship.”
（她最终寻求帮助以逃离这段虐待性关系。）
abusive language — 指带有侮辱、贬低或攻击性的言辞，可能包括咒骂、人身攻击或歧视性用语。
“The teacher won't tolerate abusive language in the classroom.”
（老师不会容忍教室里的辱骂性语言。）