theft
🇬🇧 UK/θeft/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
The act of stealing someone else's property.
盗窃,偷窃
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishtheftother
=theft
Common Collocations
- 1.identity theft身份盗窃
- 2.petty theft轻微盗窃
- 3.theft prevention防盗措施
- 4.grand theft重大盗窃罪
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was arrested and charged with theft after stealing from the store.
- 2.
Identity theft has become one of the most common crimes online.
- 3.
The museum reported the theft of a priceless painting last night.