misapply /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/ ( misapplying, misapplied, misapplies )

• 1. 

  V-T If something is misapplied, it is used for a purpose for which it is not intended or not suitable. 误用; 滥用 [usu passive]

  例：

  Many lines from Shakespeare's plays are misquoted and misapplied.

  莎士比亚戏剧中的许多诗句被误引误用了。

  例：

  The law had been misapplied.

  法律遭到了滥用。