/əˈbju:s ||; əˈbjus/noun1 [C,U] using sth in a bad or dishonest way 滥用: an abuse of power 滥用权力the dangers of drug abuse 滥用药物的危险
2 [U] rude words, used to insult another person 骂人的话;粗话: The other driver leaned out of the car and hurled abuse at me. 另一个司机从车子里探出头来开口骂我。racial abuse 种族凌辱的话
3 [U] bad, usually violent treatment of sb 虐待;虐害: He subjected his children to verbal and physical abuse. 他打骂自己的孩子。a victim of sexual abuse 性虐待的受害者