"maltreatment" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 虐待

Definition

虐待是对人、动物或事物的残忍或有害对待，通常包括虐待或忽视。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“maltreatment” 多用于正式场合（法律、医学、学术），指严重的虐待或忽视，如对儿童、老人、动物等。常见搭配有 “child maltreatment”（虐待儿童）。不用于一般的不礼貌行为。

Examples

Maltreatment of animals is a crime.

对动物的**虐待**是犯罪。

The school has a policy against maltreatment of children.

学校有禁止儿童**虐待**的规定。

Reports of maltreatment must be taken seriously.

关于**虐待**的报告必须认真对待。

He was removed from his home due to severe maltreatment.

他因为严重的**虐待**被带离了家。

Many victims of maltreatment are afraid to speak out.

许多**虐待**受害者害怕说出来。

Hospitals are required to report any suspected maltreatment immediately.

医院必须立刻报告任何可疑的**虐待**。