thieving

🇺🇸 /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈθiːvɪŋ/
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难度
标签 RARE
noun
R

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。

adjective
R

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。

translation

n. 偷窃行为
adj. 偷窃的

词形变化

Plural thievings