abuse

释义

ab-（偏离、错误地）+ use（使用）= 错误地使用——偏离了正当用途。由此引申到虐待他人（child abuse）和言语攻击。

常用搭配

• 1.abuse of power权力滥用
• 2.child abuse虐待儿童
• 3.substance abuse药物滥用

例句

• 1.

  He was accused of abuse of power during his time in office.

  他被指控在任期间滥用职权。

• 2.

  Drivers who abuse the system will lose their licenses.

  滥用该制度的司机将被吊销驾照。