"mistreatment" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 虐待

Definition

虐待是指对某人或某事进行不公正或恶劣的对待，通常会造成伤害或痛苦。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式或讨论社会问题的场合，如“虐待儿童/动物”。重点是反复或持续的不当行为，而不是偶发事件。

Examples

Mistreatment of animals is against the law.

**虐待**动物是违法的。

The patient reported mistreatment in the hospital.

病人报告了在医院里的**虐待**。

Teachers should never use mistreatment as discipline.

老师们不应该把**虐待**当作管教手段。

There's been a lot of talk about workplace mistreatment lately.

最近人们常常讨论工作场所的**虐待**问题。

Victims of mistreatment often feel afraid to speak up.

遭受**虐待**的受害者常常害怕说出来。

Her story helped raise awareness about child mistreatment.

她的故事帮助提高了人们对儿童**虐待**的认识。