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偷窃, 盗窃
the act of stealing something from someone or somewhere
- The shop installed new security cameras to prevent thievery.
商店安装了新的安全摄像头以防止盗窃。
- He was caught in the act of thievery and was promptly arrested.
他在盗窃行为中被当场抓获并迅速被捕。
- The police investigated the rise in thievery in the neighborhood.
警方调查了社区中盗窃行为的上升。
- The museum's staff worked hard to recover the items lost to thievery.
博物馆的工作人员努力追回因盗窃而丢失的物品。
- Thievery was a common problem in the area, leading to heightened security measures.
盗窃是该地区的常见问题，导致安全措施加强。