housebreaking

• 名词，指非法闯入或侵入建筑物，意图实施犯罪，通常为盗窃。

A noun referring to the act of trespassing or illegally entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft.

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1. Illegal entry with criminal intentB2formallegal

   The act of entering a building or premises unlawfully with the intention of committing a crime, typically theft.

   入室盗窃

   • The suspect was charged with housebreaking after the police found stolen goods in his possession.
   • Housebreaking is considered a serious offense in most legal systems.
   • The security system was installed to prevent housebreaking.

   同义词break-inbreaking and enteringburglaryhome invasion

• 动词，指训练宠物（尤其是狗）在户外或指定地点大小便，使其养成定点排泄的习惯。

A verb used to indicate the act of training a pet, especially a dog, to urinate and defecate outdoors or in a designated area.

1. Train a pet for indoor livingB1formalamerican

   To train a domestic animal, especially a dog or cat, to urinate and defecate outdoors or in a designated area, and to behave appropriately inside a home.

   训练宠物居家定点排泄

   • It took two months to housebreak the new puppy.
   • She used a crate to help housebreak her dog.
   • Housebreaking a cat is usually easier than a dog.

   同义词house-traintoilet-train