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thefts

UK //θɛfts//US //θɛfts//

词源

源自古英语 'þieft'(盗窃),与古诺尔斯语 'þýfr'(小偷)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根 *theubaz。

noun

❶ 指非法拿走他人财物的行为,通常涉及未经许可的占有。在法律上属于犯罪行为,可包括入室盗窃、扒窃等多种形式。

“There has been a sharp increase in car thefts in this neighborhood.”

(这个社区的汽车盗窃案急剧增加。)

“The store installed cameras to prevent thefts.”

(商店安装了摄像头以防盗窃。)

同义词:robbery, burglary, larceny, stealing, pilfering

常见短语

petty thefts — 指涉及金额较小的盗窃行为,通常区别于重大盗窃案。在法律上可能被视为轻罪。

“The teenager was charged with petty thefts from convenience stores.”

(这名青少年被指控从便利店进行小额盗窃。)

thefts from vehicles — 特指从汽车内盗窃物品的行为,可能涉及砸车窗或技术开锁等手段。

“Police warned residents about a recent spike in thefts from vehicles.”

(警方提醒居民注意近期车内物品盗窃案的激增。)