malpractice
US /ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/
UK /ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/
名詞
瀆職, 玩忽職守
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official
範例:
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The doctor was sued for medical malpractice.
該醫生因醫療事故被起訴。
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Allegations of financial malpractice led to his resignation.
金融瀆職指控導致他辭職。