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thieving

UK //ˈθiːvɪŋ//US //ˈθiːvɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'theven'(偷窃),与古英语 'þēof'(小偷)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为涉及偷窃的,通常带有贬义,指习惯性或职业性的偷盗行为。

“The thieving magpie stole shiny objects from the village.”

(那只爱偷东西的喜鹊从村子里偷走了闪闪发光的物品。)

“He was caught red-handed in his thieving act.”

(他在偷窃时被当场抓获。)

同义词:stealing, pilfering, larcenous

noun

❶ 指偷窃的行为或活动,通常用于描述一系列或习惯性的盗窃行为。

“His life of thieving finally caught up with him.”

(他的偷窃生涯最终让他付出了代价。)

“The town was plagued by a wave of thieving.”

(这个小镇被一波偷窃行为困扰。)

同义词:theft, robbery, burglary

常见短语

thieving ways — 指某人习惯性的偷窃行为或倾向,常用于批评或描述不良行为。

“He promised to give up his thieving ways and start anew.”

(他承诺放弃偷窃的习惯,重新开始。)