mistreat
gb/mɪstɹˈit/ us/mɪstɹˈit/
B2
Anglų
rosszul bánik, bántalmaz, nem megfelelően használ, félrekezel
VEIKSMAŽODIS
B2
1
bántalmaz
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
mistreat [someone/animal]
He was arrested for mistreating his partner.
Letartóztatták, mert bántalmazta a párját.
The report found that some workers were being mistreated and underpaid.
A jelentés megállapította, hogy néhány munkással rosszul bántak, és alulfizették őket.
It’s illegal to mistreat animals, even if they are strays.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Do not mistreat people.
Ne bánj rosszul az emberekkel.
She said her boss mistreated her.
Azt mondta, hogy a főnöke rosszul bánt vele.
Dažna klaida:
Do not confuse with 'misunderstand' or 'misinterpret' (mistreat is about treatment/behavior, not understanding).
Reikšmė
treat someone cruelly or unfairly
Kolokacijos
mistreat children
|mistreat a child
|mistreat women
|mistreat employees
|mistreat workers
|mistreat prisoners
|mistreat a patient
|mistreat animals
|mistreat a dog
|cruelly mistreat
Sinonimai
abuse (Often suggests repeated cruelty or violence and can sound stronger.)
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ill-treat (A close synonym; slightly more formal or literary.)
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maltreat (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antonimai
treat well (The direct opposite: behave kindly and fairly.)
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care for (Emphasizes looking after someone or something in a protective way.)
Temos
people
|relationships
|crime_law
|ethics
|animals
Apibrėžimas
to treat someone or an animal in a bad or cruel way
To treat a person or animal badly, especially by being cruel, violent, or persistently unfair.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
mistreat [something]
If you mistreat the battery, it won’t hold a charge for long.
Ha rosszul bánsz az akkumulátorral, nem sokáig fogja tartani a töltést.
The rental company charges extra if you mistreat the equipment.
A kölcsönző cég felárat számít fel, ha rosszul bánsz a felszereléssel.
He mistreated the engine by never changing the oil.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Don’t mistreat this laptop.
Ne bánj rosszul ezzel a laptoppal.
She mistreated the car and it broke down.
Rosszul bánt az autóval, és az lerobbant.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse this for minor problems; for small damage, 'handle carelessly' or 'damage' may be more natural.
Reikšmė
handle something roughly or badly
Kolokacijos
mistreat equipment
|mistreat a car
|mistreat a guitar
|mistreat a computer
|mistreat a tool
|mistreat a book
|mistreat the machinery
|badly mistreat
|roughly mistreat
Sinonimai
misuse (Focuses on using something in the wrong way, not necessarily roughly.)
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handle roughly (More specific about physical roughness.)
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abuse (In this sense, suggests using something too hard or too much (e.g., 'abuse the engine').)
Antonimai
handle with care (Emphasizes careful, gentle use.)
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maintain (Focuses on keeping something in good condition over time.)
Temos
daily_life
|tools_technology
|work
Apibrėžimas
to use or handle something in a bad way and damage it
To handle or use something carelessly or roughly, causing damage or unnecessary wear.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
FORMAL
3
félrekezel
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
mistreat [an illness/injury/condition]
The infection got worse because it was mistreated at first.
A fertőzés rosszabbodott, mert eleinte félrekezelték.
If asthma is mistreated, symptoms can become more severe over time.
Ha az asztmát félrekezelik, a tünetek idővel súlyosabbá válhatnak.
They warned against mistreating the burn with home remedies.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The doctor said the wound was mistreated.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy a sebet félrekezelték.
Dažna klaida:
In healthcare contexts, 'misdiagnose' (wrong diagnosis) and 'mistreat' (wrong treatment) are different.
Reikšmė
treat medically in a wrong way
Kolokacijos
mistreat an injury
|mistreat a wound
|mistreat an infection
|mistreat a condition
|mistreat an illness
|mistreat symptoms
Sinonimai
treat improperly (A straightforward paraphrase; less compact.)
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manage poorly (Often used for long-term conditions rather than a single treatment decision.)
Antonimai
treat properly (Gives correct medical care.)
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treat effectively (Emphasizes that the treatment works well.)
Temos
health
|medicine
Apibrėžimas
to treat a health problem in the wrong way
To treat an illness or injury incorrectly, for example by using the wrong method or not giving proper care.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
mistreat
IPA
GB/mɪstɹˈit/
US/mɪstɹˈit/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
mis - treat (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (treat)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: mistreat
- 3rd Person Singular: mistreats
- Present Participle: mistreating
- Past: mistreated
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