The noun is pronounced /ˌmɪs'juːs/. The verb is pronounced /ˌmɪs'juːz/. 名词读作 /ˌmɪs'juːs/。动词读作 /ˌmɪs'juːz/。
1 N-VAR 使用不当;误用;滥用；盗用 The misuse of something is incorrect, careless, or dishonest use of it. 使用不当;误用;滥用；盗用
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...the misuse of power and privilege. [+ of]
盗用权力和特权
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...a misuse of public funds.
滥用公共基金
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The effectiveness of this class of drug has, however, led to their misuse.
不过，此类药品的显著疗效已经导致对其的滥用。
2 VERB 对…使用不当;误用;滥用;盗用 If someone misuses something, they use it incorrectly, carelessly, or dishonestly. 对…使用不当;误用;滥用;盗用
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You are protected instantly if a thief misuses your credit card. [VERB noun]
如果小偷盗用你的信用卡，你的卡会立即受到保护。
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She misused her position in the appointment of 26,000 party supporters to government jobs. [VERB noun]
她滥用职权，任命了26,000名党羽在政府部门工作。
SYN abuse, misapply, misemploy, prostitute
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