steal

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Definitions

v.

To take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intending to return it; to move secretly or quietly

偷窃;盗取;悄悄移动

n.

An act of stealing; something bought at a very low price; a bargain

偷窃;便宜货;划算的买卖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
stealother
=steal

Common Collocations

  • 1.steal a glance偷偷看一眼
  • 2.steal away悄悄离开
  • 3.steal the show抢尽风头
  • 4.steal someone's heart偷走某人的心

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Someone broke into the car and stole the GPS device overnight.

  • 2.

    He stole a glance at his phone during the boring meeting.

  • 3.

    She quietly stole out of the room so as not to wake the baby.

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