molestation

.mәule'steiʃәn

n. the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)

n. 调戏, 干扰, 妨碍
[法] 干扰, 调戏, 作弄

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

molestation 由词根 mole-（意为“触摸”）和后缀 -station（表示状态或行为）构成，可以理解为“触摸的行为”。

例句

1. The teacher reported the incident of molestation to the authorities.

老师将性骚扰事件报告给了有关部门。

2. Victims of molestation often need support and counseling.

性骚扰的受害者通常需要支持和心理辅导。

3. It is important to educate children about the dangers of molestation.

教育孩子们了解性骚扰的危险是很重要的。