pilferage
UK/'pilfәridʒ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The act or practice of stealing small items or small amounts; petty theft.
小偷小摸，顺手牵羊
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpilferstem
+
ageaction, state, collection
=pilferage
Common Collocations
- 1.employee pilferage员工监守自盗
- 2.prevent pilferage防止顺手牵羊
- 3.[pilferage losses]因盗窃造成的损失
- 4.cargo pilferage货物被盗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The store installed security cameras to reduce pilferage by both customers and staff.
- 2.
Pilferage in warehouses can quietly add up to significant financial losses over time.