maltreatment

IPA/ˌmælˈtriːtmənt/
KK[mæltrˈitmənt]IPA/ˌmælˈtriːtmənt/

maltreatment — 名詞

1. cruel, violent, or harmful behaviour directed at a person or animal, especially

1.名詞B2
釋義

虐待

殘忍或暴力的對待

cruel, violent, or harmful behaviour directed at a person or animal, especially when the person responsible should be caring for or protecting them.

例句

The investigation revealed widespread maltreatment of elderly residents in the care home.

調查發現，這間安養院內普遍存在虐待老年人的行為。

maltreatment + of + [group]

Aisha suffered years of maltreatment at the hands of her former employers.

Aisha 在以前的老闆手下遭受了多年的虐待。

suffer + maltreatment

常見搭配
  • physical maltreatment
  • emotional maltreatment
  • psychological maltreatment
  • child maltreatment
  • domestic maltreatment
  • suffer maltreatment
  • endure maltreatment
  • victims of maltreatment
  • allegations of maltreatment
  • evidence of maltreatment
  • prevent maltreatment
  • report maltreatment
同義詞
  • abuse

    more common and broader in scope; covers verbal, physical, sexual, and emotional harm, not limited to caregiving relationships

  • mistreatment

    slightly less severe; can refer to unfair rather than cruel behaviour

  • ill-treatment

    similar in formality to maltreatment, but more commonly used about animals or prisoners

  • cruelty

    focuses on the intention to cause pain or suffering rather than the action itself

反義詞
  • care

    showing concern and meeting someone's needs

  • kindness

    gentle and considerate behaviour

  • protection

    keeping someone safe from harm

文法句型

maltreatment + of + person/animal

physical/emotional/psychological + maltreatment

用法筆記

Unlike the more general word 'abuse', 'maltreatment' is typically used in formal or legal contexts and often implies a relationship where the victim depends on the person treating them badly (parent, caregiver, employer, institution).

常見錯誤

The boss was accused of maltreating his staff.
The boss was accused of maltreating his staff.
Note: the verb is 'maltreat', not 'maltreatment'. 'Maltreatment' is only a noun.
The child suffered maltreatment from the stranger on the bus.
The child suffered harassment from the stranger on the bus.
'Maltreatment' implies a caregiving or authority relationship, not a random encounter.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • maltreatment of
  • suffer maltreatment
  • victims of maltreatment
  • physical maltreatment
  • emotional maltreatment
  • child maltreatment

介系詞搭配