"maltreatment" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 虐待

Definition

虐待是對人、動物或事物的殘忍或有害對待，通常包括虐待或忽視。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“maltreatment” 多用於正式場合（法律、醫學、學術），指嚴重的虐待或忽視，如針對兒童、老人、動物等。常見搭配有 “child maltreatment”（虐待兒童）。不適用於一般不禮貌行為。

Examples

Maltreatment of animals is a crime.

對動物的**虐待**是犯罪。

The school has a policy against maltreatment of children.

學校有禁止兒童**虐待**的規定。

Reports of maltreatment must be taken seriously.

有關**虐待**的報告必須認真對待。

He was removed from his home due to severe maltreatment.

他因為嚴重的**虐待**被帶離了家。

Many victims of maltreatment are afraid to speak out.

許多**虐待**受害者害怕說出來。

Hospitals are required to report any suspected maltreatment immediately.

醫院必須立刻通報任何可疑的**虐待**。