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例句：He was sacked for computer misuse.
      他因滥用计算机而被解雇了。

      He had grossly misused his power.
      他严重滥用职权。

2.disappointed a.失望的

3.throughout a.(表示区域)遍及…地域;遍及…场所

例句：I have traveled throughout Europe.
      我已游历了整个欧洲。

4.soften vt.vi.(使)变软, (使)变轻柔, (使)变温和

例句：soften ingredients before mixing a cake
      做糕饼前，先把材料变软再拌和

      His smile softened slightly.
      他的微笑稍柔和了些。

5.downplay vt.减轻…的重要性,贬低,轻视

例句：The report downplayed the effects of large class sizes in schools.
      报告对学校大班级规模的影响一带而过。

6.infraction n.(对规则、法律等的)违背,违犯

例句：technical infraction
      技术性错误

7.inspect vt.检查；查看；审视

例句：The fire prevention branch inspects factories and all sorts of public buildings.
      消防部门对工厂和各种公共建筑进行检查。

8.outcry n.尖叫,倒彩,强烈抗议