
好词典

源自中古英语 'larceni',来自古法语 'larrecin',最终源于拉丁语 'latrocinium'(意为 '抢劫' 或 '盗窃')。
❶ 指非法窃取他人财物的犯罪行为,通常涉及未经许可拿走他人财产且不打算归还的行为。
“He was arrested for committing larceny by stealing a wallet from a store.”
(他因在商店偷窃钱包而被逮捕。)
“The police charged her with grand larceny for stealing expensive jewelry.”
(警方指控她犯有重大盗窃罪,因为她偷了昂贵的珠宝。)
grand larceny — 指盗窃价值较高的财物的严重犯罪行为,通常法律上对金额有明确规定。
“He was convicted of grand larceny for stealing a car worth over $10,000.”
(他因盗窃一辆价值超过1万美元的汽车而被判犯有重大盗窃罪。)
petty larceny — 指盗窃价值较低的财物的轻微犯罪行为,通常处罚较轻。
“She was fined for petty larceny after taking a candy bar without paying.”
(她因未付款拿走一块糖果而被处以轻微盗窃的罚款。)