| 单词 | abusive |
| 释义 | abusive (əbjuːsɪv ) 1. adjective Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people. He became violent and abusive toward Ben's mother. One in eight women lives in an abusive relationship. ...her cruel and abusive husband. 2. adjective Abusive language is extremely rude and insulting. He was alleged to have used abusive language. Synonyms: insulting, offensive, rude, degrading Collocations: abusive behaviour Violence, abusive behaviour and stealing from the family home are unacceptable. Taking Drugs Seriously (1994) Let me be clear - there is no excuse for abusive behaviour, neglect or failure to deliver basic standards of care. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Most go unrecorded because their victims absorb abusive behaviour as a fact of life. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The sport has tut-tutted at the abusive behaviour of professional football. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It refuses to name abusive employers. Times, Sunday Times To date, 30 abusive employers have been barred from hiring workers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The organization also sues employers on behalf of domestic workers for violations of federal and state laws, and organizes pickets and demonstrations against abusive employers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It investigated some cases of abusive employers and instituted a tracking system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were being saved from what was alleged to be an abusive environment. Times, Sunday Times It also established a reputation for being rugged in the often abusive environment of touring sound reinforcement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The bill provides funding to train teachers and school administrators to recognize and be sensitive to the special needs of students who are pregnant or living in abusive environments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Anyone caught using foul and abusive language in the town centre risks an 80 fine under a public space protection order being considered. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The latter was dismissed for foul and abusive language after the final whistle. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The charge alleges he failed to leave the field promptly and used abusive language to match officials. The Sun (2006) Officials say it is because team members have used foul and abusive language during matches. The Sun (2008) THE only way to punish and stop footballers using abusive language is for their clubs to suspend them and stop their wages. The Sun (2012) No one survives the harsh, abusive treatment he endured without living for something bigger than himself. Christianity Today It has been criticized in the past for its abusive treatment of prisoners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In other cases abusive treatment was to incite resentment toward the state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Members of the public posted 'highly abusive and distressing' messages on the website. Times, Sunday Times The new law aims to catch all 'highly abusive, contrived and artificial' tax schemes. Times, Sunday Times Last week the hospital's chief executive published an open letter protesting at the 'highly abusive and threatening language and behaviour' directed at staff. Times, Sunday Times It added that staff had been subjected to 'a barrage of highly abusive and threatening language and behaviour that has shocked us all'. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 侵犯性的 Japanese: 人を罵倒する |
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