| 词汇 | abuse |
| 释义 | abuse verb[ T ] uk /əˈbjuːz/ us /əˈbjuːz/ abuseverb[T] (USE WRONGLY)to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: （尤指为个人私利而）滥用;妄用 She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.她不断滥用职权／权力，让别人替她做事。 I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.我从未料到他会利用我对他的信任。 He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol. If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the price when you're older.如果你现在糟蹋自己的身体，年纪大了会吃苦头的。 The Mayor and his cohorts have abused their positions of power.市长和他的同党们滥用职权。 In a landmark case/decision, the Governor pardoned a woman convicted of killing her husband, who had physically abused her.在一起具有标志性意义的案例／判决中，州长赦免了一位因遭受虐待而杀夫的妇女。 People who have been abused as children often experience feelings/a sense of worthlessness.小时候受过虐待的人经常会有弱小的感觉。 The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.部长因滥用权力谋取私利而被解职。 Treating people or animals badly a raw dealidiom abuser anti-harassment at the hands of someoneidiom batten batten on someone hit someone where it hurtsidiom ill-treat ill-treatment ill-used impose prey prey on something put someone through something put upon tyranny uncared for use victimization victimize You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Using and misusing abuseverb[T] (TREAT CRUELLY)to treat someone cruelly or violently: 粗暴地对待;虐待 sexually abuseThe therapist works with children who have been sexually abused. physically abuseThe dog showed signs of being physically abused. Men who abuse their partners are good at portraying themselves as the real victims. Treating people or animals badly a raw dealidiom abuser anti-harassment at the hands of someoneidiom batten batten on someone hit someone where it hurtsidiom ill-treat ill-treatment ill-used impose prey prey on something put someone through something put upon tyranny uncared for use victimization victimize abuseverb[T] (SPEAK RUDELY)to speak to someone rudely or cruelly: 辱骂;毁谤 verbally abuseThe athlete was being verbally abused by a drunk fan in the crowd. The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal.他没有守住球门，丢了一分，观众开始对他破口大骂。 Insults & abuse abusive abusively backhanded compliment brickbat catcall catcaller catcalling contumely dis mouth mouth off (to/at someone) name neg negging point-scoring revile slap sledging slight verbal abuse Related wordabuser abuse noun uk /əˈbjuːs/ us /əˈbjuːs/ abusenoun (WRONG USE)B2[ C or U ] the use of something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: （尤指出于个人私利的）滥用;妄用 abuse of powerThe investigation revealed abuses of power committed by the governor's office. alcohol abuseThe actress disclosed that she was seeking treatment for alcohol abuse. drug abuse Chronic drug abuse can lead to gradual brain damage. substance abuseHe had struggled with substance abuse for much of his life. It was an abuse of her kindness to keep asking Ms Lawson for favours. The government say they are trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse.政府称他们正在努力加大向公众进行宣传教育的力度，帮助大家了解滥用毒品的恶果。 After years of abuse from her husband, she eventually found the courage to leave him.在遭受丈夫多年的虐待之后，她终于鼓起勇气离开了他。 Judge Hawthorne was chosen to head the team investigating the allegations of abuse.霍索恩法官被选中率领这个小组调查有关虐待的指控。 There are few crimes more truly shocking than the abuse of children. The family said they had endured years of torment and abuse at the hands of the neighbours. Treating people or animals badly a raw dealidiom abuser anti-harassment at the hands of someoneidiom batten batten on someone hit someone where it hurtsidiom ill-treat ill-treatment ill-used impose prey prey on something put someone through something put upon tyranny uncared for use victimization victimize abusenoun (CRUEL BEHAVIOUR)B2 cruel, violent, or unfair treatment of someone: 虐待;伤害 child abuseShe claimed to have been a victim of child abuse.她声称自己曾是虐待儿童罪行的受害者。 physical abuse She endured physical abuse (= bad treatment) from her stepfather. sexual abuseHe was arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor. The nasty way he treats his colleagues borders on abuse. Treating people or animals badly a raw dealidiom abuser anti-harassment at the hands of someoneidiom batten batten on someone hit someone where it hurtsidiom ill-treat ill-treatment ill-used impose prey prey on something put someone through something put upon tyranny uncared for use victimization victimize abusenoun (RUDE SPEECH)C2[ U ] rude and offensive words said to another person: 辱骂;毁谤 verbal abuse He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.显然他经常遭到同事的辱骂。 torrent of abuse They hurled/unleashed a torrent of abuse at the actors (= they said a lot of rude and offensive things to the actors). term of abuse"Idiot!" is a term of abuse (= an insulting expression).Idiot! 是一句带有侮辱性的话。 I was astonished at the stream of abuse coming from his lips. Insults & abuse abusive abusively backhanded compliment brickbat catcall catcaller catcalling contumely dis mouth mouth off (to/at someone) name neg negging point-scoring revile slap sledging slight verbal abuse abuse | American Dictionaryabuse noun[ C/U ] us/əˈbjus/ bad or cruel treatment of a person or animal, or the use of something in an unsuitable or wrong way: [ U ]The rescued dogs had been victims of physical abuse. abuse verb[ T ] us/əˈbjuz/ to treat a person or animal badly or cruelly, or to use something in the wrong way: He was always welcome but he never abused the privilege by visiting us too often. abusernoun[ C ]us/əˈbju·zər/ Providing an alcohol or drug abuser with the right treatment can cost more than $20,000. abuse | Business Englishabuse noun uk /əˈbjuːs/us [ C or U ] a situation in which a person uses something in a bad or wrong way, especially for their own advantage or pleasure: The former president has been accused of corruption and abuse of power. The politician employs his two sons to work in his office at taxpayers' expense, which critics say is an abuse of his position. The CEO was fined for market abuse after encouraging his friends to buy shares before the takeover was announced publicly. Employees are routinely tested for drug and alcohol abuse. [ U ] rude and offensive words said to another person: He claimed he had received verbal abuse from his co-workers. abuse verb[ T ] uk /əˈbjuːz/us to use something in a bad or wrong way, especially for your own advantage or pleasure: The Chief Executive is accused of abusing his position by advising family members when to buy and sell shares. Workers found to be abusing drugs or alcohol will be offered help. to use rude and offensive words to another person: Striking workers abused colleagues who continued to go into work. |
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