[with obj.]use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose 错用,误用;滥用 he was found guilty of misusing public funds. 他被判犯有滥用公款罪。 ■treat (someone or something) badly or unfairly 虐待;苛待
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[mass noun]the wrong or improper use of something 错用,误用;滥用 drugs of such potency that their misuse can have dire consequences. 误用会产生严重后果的强效药。 [count noun]a misuse of power. 滥用权力。