词典释义：
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse
滥用，妄用
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the judge abused his power by imposing the fines .法官滥用职权施以罚款。
make excessive and habitual use of (alcohol or drugs, especially illegal ones)
过度使用；习惯性地使用（酒或药物，尤指非法的酒或药物）。
treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly
（尤指经常或反复地）虐待（人，动物）
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riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted .虐待马匹的骑手应被起诉。
assault (someone, especially a woman or child) sexually
性侵犯，猥亵（某人，尤指妇女或儿童）
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he was a depraved man who had abused his two young daughters 他是对自己的两个幼女实施性虐待的恶棍
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[as adj.
abused ]abused children .受性虐待的儿童。
〈婉〉手淫。
use or treat in such a way as to cause damage or harm
伤害，摧残
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he had been abusing his body for years .他多年来一直在自虐。
speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way
辱骂，诋毁（某人）
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the referee was abused by players from both teams .裁判员遭双方队员辱骂。
the improper use of something
滥用，妄用
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alcohol abuse 酗酒
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[count noun]
an abuse of public funds. 滥用公款。
unjust or corrupt practice
舞弊；腐败
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protection against fraud and abuse 免受欺诈和舞弊的伤害
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[count noun]
human rights abuses .侵犯人权。
cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal
虐待；凌辱
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a black eye and other signs of physical abuse .乌青的眼和其他受到身体虐待的迹象。
violent treatment involving sexual assault, especially on a regular basis
（尤指经常性的）性侵犯
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young people who have suffered sexual abuse .遭受性虐待的年轻人。
insulting and offensive language
辱骂
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waving his fists and hurling abuse at the driver .挥动拳头对司机破口大骂。
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abuse sb/sth 滥用...；虐待...
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abuse of sth ...的滥用；...的虐待
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drug abuse 滥用毒品
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child abuse 虐待儿童
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abuse of sth ...的滥用；...的虐待
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"late Middle English： via Old French from Latin
