thievery
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/ˈθiːvəri/
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/ˈθiːvəri/
The act of stealing, especially on a small scale.
The neighborhood was plagued by thievery, with many residents reporting stolen items.
这个社区因盗窃而受到困扰,许多居民报告物品被盗。