misappropriate

英 /ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪt/ 　美 /ˌmɪsəˈproʊprieɪt/

The treasurer misappropriated club funds to pay personal bills.

财务主管挪用了俱乐部的资金来支付个人账单。

Independent audits help prevent officials from misappropriating public funds intended for essential services such as healthcare and education.

独立审计有助于防止官员挪用本应用于医疗、教育等基本服务的公共资金。

搭配

misappropriate funds 挪用资金misappropriate public money 挪用公款misappropriate assets 侵吞资产

正式用语，常搭配funds，强调擅自挪作私用。

misappropriation (n.)

近义 embezzle