English Dictionary

mishandle

IPA（発音記号）

/mɪsˈhændəl/

動詞

他動詞

(transitive) To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage. / (transitive) To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.

日本語の意味

物理的に粗雑に扱い、損傷を引き起こすこと / 状況や事態を適切に対処できず、誤った扱いをすること

If you mishandle the antique vase, it could shatter into irreparable pieces.

もしその骨董の花瓶を乱暴に扱うと、元に戻せないほど粉々に割れてしまうかもしれません。

意味（1）

(transitive) To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.

If you mishandle a fragile package, the contents may break.

意味（2）

(transitive) To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.

The prime minister was accused of mishandling the diplomatic crisis.

mishandles （ present singular third-person ）

mishandling （ participle present ）

mishandled （ participle past ）

mishandled （ past ）