mishandle
/ˌmɪsˈhændəl/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6262 in the learning path
处理不当
Definitions
v. to deal with a situation or responsibility badly
处理不当
v. to handle an object carelessly or incorrectly
粗暴搬动；不慎操作
Example
The hotel mishandled our booking and gave away our room.
酒店弄错了我们的预订，把房间给了别人。
When authorities mishandle public complaints, citizens may lose confidence in local institutions and become less willing to cooperate.
当政府部门未能妥善处理公众投诉时，市民可能对地方机构失去信心，合作意愿也会降低。
Collocations
- mishandle a complaint
- mishandle a crisis
- mishandle luggage
Word family
- mishandling (n.)
- handle (v.)
Synonyms
- mismanage
Usage tip
既可指事情处理不当，也可指物品搬动不慎。
FAQ
- What does mishandle mean?
- to deal with a situation or responsibility badly to handle an object carelessly or incorrectly
- How is mishandle pronounced?
- UK /ˌmɪsˈhændəl/, US /ˌmɪsˈhændəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
