Definitions
n. someone who steals another person's belongings
小偷；窃贼
Example
The thief took my bicycle while I was shopping.
我购物时，小偷偷走了我的自行车。
Secure bicycle parking can make it harder for a thief to steal from commuters.
安全的自行车停车设施能让小偷更难偷走通勤者的自行车。
Collocations
- a bicycle thief
- catch a thief
- a petty thief
Word family
- theft (n.)
- thieve (v.)
- thieving (n.)
Usage tip
复数是thieves；robber通常涉及暴力或威胁抢劫。
FAQ
- What does thief mean?
- someone who steals another person's belongings
- How is thief pronounced?
- UK /θiːf/, US /θiːf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
