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misuse

UK //ˌmɪsˈjuːz//US //ˌmɪsˈjuːs//

词源

源自中古英语 'misusen',由 'mis-'(错误)和 'use'(使用)组成,意为错误使用。

verb

❶ 错误地或不恰当地使用某物,通常指故意或不负责任地使用,导致不良后果。

“He misused his authority by giving favors to friends.”

(他滥用职权,给朋友提供便利。)

“The drug was misused as a sleep aid, leading to addiction.”

(这种药物被错误地用作助眠剂,导致上瘾。)

同义词:abuse, misapply, exploit

noun

❶ 错误或不恰当的使用行为,通常指故意或不负责任的行为,导致负面结果。

“The misuse of power by officials caused public outrage.”

(官员滥用权力引发了公众愤怒。)

“The report highlighted the misuse of government funds.”

(报告强调了政府资金的滥用。)

同义词:abuse, misapplication, mismanagement

常见短语

misuse of power — 指滥用职权或影响力,通常用于描述官员或领导者不负责任的行为。

“The dictator was accused of misuse of power to suppress opposition.”

(独裁者被指控滥用权力镇压反对派。)

misuse of funds — 指不当使用资金,通常涉及挪用或浪费公共或组织资源。

“The audit revealed misuse of funds in the charity organization.”

(审计揭露了慈善组织中的资金滥用问题。)