misappropriate
/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪt/ · /ˌmɪsəˈproʊprieɪt/
CEFR level C2Topic GovernmentWord #7243 in the learning path
挪用；侵吞
Definitions
v. To dishonestly take entrusted money or property for your own use.
挪用；侵吞
Example
The treasurer misappropriated club funds to pay personal bills.
财务主管挪用了俱乐部的资金来支付个人账单。
Independent audits help prevent officials from misappropriating public funds intended for essential services such as healthcare and education.
独立审计有助于防止官员挪用本应用于医疗、教育等基本服务的公共资金。
Collocations
- misappropriate funds
- misappropriate public money
- misappropriate assets
Word family
- misappropriation (n.)
Synonyms
- embezzle
Usage tip
正式用语，常搭配funds，强调擅自挪作私用。
FAQ
- What does misappropriate mean?
- To dishonestly take entrusted money or property for your own use.
- How is misappropriate pronounced?
- UK /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪt/, US /ˌmɪsəˈproʊprieɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
