misappropriation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌmɪs.əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌmɪs.əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
挪用，盗用，私吞
the act of stealing something that you have been trusted to take care of and using it for yourself
He was charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of union funds. 他被控贪污和挪用工会基金。
These agreements may be ineffective in preventing misappropriation of technology. 这些协议可能还不足以防止技术被盗用。
See: misappropriate
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- The firm discussed the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets on its company website.
- The transactions were an attempt to conceal the misappropriation of money.
- There were concerns about government misappropriation of private land.