Misuse



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 误用; n. 用错, 滥用
• ［英］ 误用 ( use something in a wrong way) 用错, 滥用 ( bad, wrong, or unsuitable use)
• ［记］ mis（错误）+use（使用）

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English, partly from mis- + usen to use; partly from Middle French mesuser to abuse, from Old French, from mes- + user to use
• Date: 14th century
• 1. to use incorrectly ; misapply <misused his talents>
• 2. abuse, mistreat <misused his servants>
• ? misuser noun

II. noun

• Date: 14th century
• incorrect or improper use ; misapplication

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