usage
noun uk/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/ us/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/
(WORD)
C1 [ C or U ]（词语或语言的）用法
the way a particular word in a language, or a language in general, is used
a guide to common English usage 常用英语用法指南
The earliest recorded usage of the word is in the twelfth century. 关于这个词用法的最早记载见于12世纪。
C1 [ U ]对待方式;使用方式
the way something is treated or used
Sports equipment is designed to withstand hard usage. 运动装备在设计上要结实耐用。
(PERSON)
[ U ] formal虐待;不公待遇
the bad and unfair way someone treats you
Many had complained about the usage they'd received at his hands. 很多人都曾抱怨在他手下受到了不公待遇。