malpractice
含义: Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.
Malpractice most commonly refers to professional negligence in the medical or legal fields. A malpractice claim alleges that a professional failed to meet the expected standard of competence, resulting in harm to the client or patient. In the UK, 'clinical negligence' is the more common term for medical malpractice. The term can also refer to any form of professional misconduct or corruption. Common collocations include 'medical malpractice,' 'malpractice suit,' and 'professional malpractice.'
例句
- The surgeon faced a malpractice claim after operating on the wrong knee. 该外科医生在误切错误的膝盖后面临渎职索赔。El cirujano se enfrentó a una demanda por mala praxis tras operar la rodilla equivocada.その外科医は間違った膝を手術した後、医療過誤の訴訟に直面した。그 외과의는 잘못된 무릎을 수술한 후 의료과오 소송에 직면했다.
- Medical malpractice insurance premiums have risen sharply in recent years. 近年来,医疗渎职保险费大幅上涨。Las primas del seguro de mala praxis médica han aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años.医療過誤保険の保険料は近年急激に上昇している。의료과오 보험료가 최근 몇 년간 급격히 상승했다.
- The investigation uncovered widespread malpractice within the financial services firm. 调查揭露了该金融服务公司内部普遍存在的渎职行为。La investigación destapó una mala praxis generalizada en la empresa de servicios financieros.調査により、その金融サービス会社内で広範な不正行為が明らかになった。조사를 통해 그 금융 서비스 회사 내에서 광범위한 부정행위가 드러났다.
发音
用法指南
语境: professional, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
A compound of 'mal-' (from Latin malus, bad, evil) and 'practice' (from medieval Latin practica, from Greek praktikē, practical science). First recorded in English in the 17th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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