misapplication
/ˌmɪsæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɪsæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌmis-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən/ (ame, mw)
misapplication — 名詞
- misapplicationsingular
- misapplicationsplural
1. the act of using a rule, method, or thing in a mistaken way or in a situation it
誤用
把規則或東西用錯方式
the act of using a rule, method, or thing in a mistaken way or in a situation it was not meant for
The coach called it a misapplication of the safety rule during practice.
教練說，這是在練習時對安全規定的誤用。
misapplication of + rule
Haruto's kitchen fire started after a misapplication of lighter fluid on damp coals.
Haruto 的廚房失火，是因為把點火液錯誤地用在潮濕木炭上。
The doctor warned that a misapplication of the cream could burn the skin.
醫師警告說，誤用這種藥膏可能會灼傷皮膚。
Élise lost the plant after a misapplication of fertilizer around its roots.
Élise 因為把肥料用錯在根部周圍，害那株植物枯死了。
- misuse
broader and more common in everyday English
- mishandling
often focuses on clumsy treatment rather than wrong purpose
- abuse
usually suggests harm or unfair treatment, not just a mistaken use
- proper use
uses something in the intended way
- correct application
stresses accurate use of a rule or method
文法句型
a misapplication of + rule/tool/medicine
misapplication of + principle
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'of' plus the thing that was used wrongly, such as a rule, medicine, or machine. It often appears in formal criticism rather than everyday conversation.
2. the dishonest use of money or property that someone trusted you to manage, espec
挪用
未經許可動用受託錢財
the dishonest use of money or property that someone trusted you to manage, especially when you move it to your own use or to an unapproved purpose
The audit found misapplication of school lunch money by two office workers.
稽核發現兩名辦公室人員挪用學校午餐經費。
misapplication of + money
City leaders denied misapplication of relief funds after the flood.
市府官員否認在洪災後挪用救濟基金。
The court heard evidence of misapplication of an elderly tenant's savings.
法院聽取了有關挪用一名年長房客存款的證據。
A charity director resigned over misapplication of donations meant for winter coats.
一名慈善機構主管因挪用原本要買冬衣的捐款而辭職。
- misappropriation
more technical and often used in legal writing
- embezzlement
narrower term for stealing money entrusted to you
- diversion
can describe moving money to a different use without always implying personal gain
- proper accounting
shows money or property being handled with authority and records
- authorized use
focuses on using funds with the required approval
文法句型
misapplication of + funds/property
evidence/allegation of + misapplication
用法筆記
Usually appears in legal, official, or audit contexts and most often refers to public money, donations, or property held in trust. Unlike sense 1, it suggests lack of authority or dishonesty, not just a mistake.