theft

🇬🇧 UK/θeft/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The act of stealing someone else's property.

盗窃,偷窃

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
theftother
=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.

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