misapply
US /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
UK /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
动词
误用, 滥用
to use something in a wrong or inappropriate way
示例:
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He tends to misapply the rules, leading to confusion.
他倾向于误用规则，导致混乱。
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The funds were misapplied and did not reach their intended beneficiaries.
资金被滥用，未能到达预期的受益人。