misuse
verb transitive /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
■to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended 错用，误用；滥用；盗用•She was accused of misusing company funds.她被指控盗用公司资金。
noun countable or uncountable /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/
■when something is used in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended 滥用•This new computer system is completely unnecessary and a misuse of taxpayers' money.这个新的电脑系统完全没有必要，是滥用纳税人的钱。 •the misuse of power/drugs滥用权力／药物 |