thieving
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/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
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/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
The act of taking things from someone without permission and with the intent to keep them.
The thieving of the artwork from the museum was a major scandal.
从博物馆偷走艺术品的行为是一场重大丑闻。
Describing someone who steals or is likely to steal.
The thieving thief was caught red-handed with the stolen goods.
那个行窃的小偷在偷来的物品旁边被当场抓住。