steal

• Существительное, обозначающее акт кражи чего-либо, не принадлежащего вам, без разрешения, или украденный предмет.

A noun referring to the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission, or the item that is taken.

1. Bargain or great dealB2informal

   An excellent value for money; something bought very cheaply.

   Выгодная сделка

   • That jacket for $20 was an absolute steal!
   • I got these tickets for half price - what a steal.
   • The hotel room was a steal at that rate during peak season.

   Synonymsbargainbuydealgiveawaysnip

2. Act of theftB1formal

   The act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission.

   Кража

   • The police investigated the steal of the valuable painting.
   • It was a bold steal from the museum.
   • Petty steals are common in crowded markets.

   Synonymsburglarylarcenypilferagerobberytheftthievery

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по тайному присвоению чужой собственности без разрешения.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission.

irregular verb

1. Take without permissionA2formal

   To take something that belongs to someone else without their permission and without intending to return it.

   Украсть

   • Someone stole my bike from the garage.
   • He was caught trying to steal money from the store.
   • Thieves stole jewelry from the museum.

   Synonymsappropriatefilchliftlootmisappropriatenickpilferpinchplunderpurloinrobshopliftswipethieve

   Antonymsbestowdonategivereturn

2. Move secretly or quietlyB1informal

   To move somewhere quietly and carefully so as not to be seen or heard.

   Тихо пробраться

   • She stole a glance at him across the room.
   • He stole out of the house at midnight.
   • The cat stole into the kitchen unnoticed.

   Synonymscreeppadprowlskulkslinkslipsneaktiptoe

3. Do exceptionally wellB2slangamerican

   Informal: to perform very well or be outstanding in a situation.

   Захватить внимание

   • She stole the show with her performance.
   • He stole the game with that last goal.
   • The new player stole everyone's attention.

   Synonymsdominateexcelimpressoutshineshineslaystand outupstagewow

Phrasal variantssteal away