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第三人称
maltreats
现在进行时
maltreating
过去式
maltreated
过去完成时
maltreated
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虐待, 粗暴对待
to treat someone or something with cruelty or violence, often causing harm or suffering
及物动词
- The abusive father was arrested for maltreating his children, leaving them with physical and emotional scars.
虐待孩子的父亲因虐待其子女而被捕，给他们留下了身体和情感上的伤痕。
- The organization was criticized for maltreating its employees, who were subjected to harsh working conditions and verbal abuse.
该组织因虐待员工而受到批评，员工们遭受了恶劣的工作条件和言语虐待。
- Animals should never be maltreated; they deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.
动物绝不应该被虐待；它们值得被善待和尊重。
- It is unacceptable to maltreat vulnerable individuals, such as refugees or asylum seekers, who are seeking safety and protection.
虐待寻求安全和保护的弱势个体，如难民或寻求庇护者，是不可接受的。