robbery
/ˈrɒbəri/ · /ˈrɑːbəri/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5003 in the learning path
抢劫；抢劫案
Definitions
n. Stealing from a person or place using force or threats.
抢劫；抢劫案
Example
The shop closed early after a robbery yesterday.
昨天发生抢劫后，这家商店提前关门了。
Better street lighting may reduce the risk of robbery and help residents feel safer after dark.
改善街道照明可能降低抢劫风险，让居民在天黑后更有安全感。
Collocations
- commit a robbery
- armed robbery
- bank robbery
- attempted robbery
Word family
- rob (v.)
- robber (n.)
Usage tip
robbery涉及暴力或威胁；theft泛指盗窃。
FAQ
- What does robbery mean?
- Stealing from a person or place using force or threats.
- How is robbery pronounced?
- UK /ˈrɒbəri/, US /ˈrɑːbəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
