misbehavior

misbehavior — 名詞

1. Actions by someone, usually a child or a pet, that are rude, naughty, or break t

1.名詞B2
釋義

不良行為

違反規矩或無禮的舉動

Actions by someone, usually a child or a pet, that are rude, naughty, or break the rules of a place.

例句

The teacher kept a notebook to record any misbehavior during her music classes.

老師準備了一本筆記本，用來記錄音樂課上任何的不良行為。

uncountable noun in 'record/note any misbehavior'

Rafael's parents apologized for his misbehavior on the long flight to Manila.

Rafael 的父母為他在飛往馬尼拉的長途航班上的不良行為道歉。

possessive + misbehavior pattern

同義詞
  • naughtiness

    softer, mostly used of small children

  • misconduct

    more formal; common for adults at work or in official settings

  • mischief

    playful or harmless trouble-making, not serious wrongdoing

反義詞
  • good behavior

    the standard opposite, especially in school and prison contexts

  • obedience

    stresses following rules or orders rather than general conduct

文法句型

misbehavior of [person/animal]

misbehavior toward/in [context]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a child, student, or animal — rarely used for adults outside formal or legal contexts. Often appears with 'any', 'repeated', or a possessive ('his', 'their').

常見錯誤

❌He apologized for his misbehaviors.
✅He apologized for his misbehavior.
💡uncountable in everyday use; do not add an -s plural.
❌The dog made a misbehavior.
✅The dog showed some misbehavior.
💡pairs with 'show', 'have', 'record', or 'punish'; not 'make'.