theft
noun [ C or U ] uk/θeft/ us/θeft/
B2 盗窃;偷窃行为
(the act of) dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it
Unfortunately, we have had several thefts in the building recently. 很不幸，我们楼里最近发生了几起盗窃案。
Shoplifting is theft. 偷拿商店的商品是偷窃。
Synonyms: larceny thieving
See also: thief
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- She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances was not sent to prison.
- There's been an increase in minor offences, such as traffic violations and petty theft.
- Unfortunately, the police have dealt with the problem of car theft in a reactive rather than a proactive way.
- He was remanded on theft charges.
- We rang the insurance company to report the theft.