No. 3,573 in Chinese
滥用
"滥用" means "to abuse" or "to misuse."
In a sentence
他因为滥用职权而被解雇。
He was dismissed due to the abuse of authority.
Here '滥用' illustrates the improper use of authority, emphasizing misuse beyond acceptable boundaries.
滥用药物可能对健康造成严重损害。
The abuse of medication can cause severe health damage.
In this context, '滥用' refers to the overuse or inappropriate usage of medication, suggesting negative consequences.
请不要滥用别人的信任。
Please do not abuse others' trust.
This usage of '滥用' highlights the exploitation or betrayal of someone's trust, pointing out an ethical misconduct.
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