maltreat
US /ˌmælˈtriːt/
UK /ˌmælˈtriːt/
動詞
虐待, 苛待
to treat (a person or animal) badly or cruelly
範例:
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The children were maltreated by their caregivers.
孩子們受到了看護人的虐待。
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It is a crime to maltreat animals.
虐待動物是犯罪。
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