abuse

US /əˈbjuːz/
UK /əˈbjuːz/
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1.

濫用, 虐待

the improper use of something

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Drug abuse is a serious problem.
藥物濫用是一個嚴重的問題。
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He was accused of abuse of power.
他被指控濫用權力。
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misusemisapplicationexploitation
2.

虐待, 辱罵

cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal

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The child suffered physical abuse.
孩子遭受了身體虐待。
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Animal abuse is a crime.
虐待動物是犯罪。
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maltreatmentmistreatmentill-treatmentharminjury
1.

濫用, 虐待

use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse

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He was accused of abusing his position.
他被指控濫用職權。
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Some people abuse alcohol.
有些人濫用酒精。
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misuseexploitpervert
2.

虐待, 辱罵

treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly

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He was known to abuse his children.
他被知道虐待他的孩子。
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The trainer was fired for abusing the animals.
教練因虐待動物而被解僱。
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maltreatmistreatill-treatharminjure
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alcohol abuse