theft
翻译
盗窃, 偷窃
例句
He was accused of theft.
他被控盗窃。
Identity theft is a serious crime.
身份盗窃是一项严重罪行。
语法模式
((theft)) of ((sth.)) ...的盗窃 The theft of the painting was reported.
to be accused of ((theft)) 被控盗窃 He was accused of theft.
近义词
同义词: robbery, burglary, larceny
词源
源自古英语“þīefþ”,与“thief”(小偷)有关。
记忆技巧
“Theft”(盗窃)是“thief”(小偷)所犯下的行为。“th”和“f”的发音是共有的。