rob
/rɒb/ · /rɑːb/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2547 in the learning path
抢劫；盗取财物
Definitions
v. To take money or property illegally from someone or somewhere.
抢劫；盗取财物
v. To unfairly take away something valuable or important.
剥夺；使丧失
Example
Someone tried to rob the shop near our house.
有人试图抢劫我们家附近的商店。
Long working hours can rob parents of valuable opportunities to spend time with their children.
过长的工作时间可能使父母失去与孩子共度时光的宝贵机会。
Collocations
- rob a bank
- rob someone of something
- rob someone of opportunities
Word family
- robber (n.)
- robbery (n.)
Usage tip
rob接人或地点；steal接被偷的物品。
FAQ
- What does rob mean?
- To take money or property illegally from someone or somewhere. To unfairly take away something valuable or important.
- How is rob pronounced?
- UK /rɒb/, US /rɑːb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
