stealing

• 指非法取走他人财物的行为，也指悄悄移动以免被发现的动作。

A noun referring to the act of taking something from someone unlawfully, or the act of moving carefully to avoid detection.

不可数

1. TheftB1formal

   The act of taking someone else's property without permission or legal right.

   偷窃

   • Stealing is a crime that can lead to serious consequences.
   • He was arrested for stealing a car.
   • The store has cameras to prevent stealing.
   • She admitted to stealing the money from her employer.

   同义词burglaryembezzlementlarcenymisappropriationpilferagerobberyshopliftingtheftthievery

2. Sneaking or moving quietlyB2informal

   The act of moving in a quiet, careful way to avoid being seen or heard.

   蹑手蹑脚

   • The cat was stealing through the tall grass toward the bird.
   • He was stealing down the hallway so as not to wake anyone.
   • She spent the afternoon stealing through the old library aisles.
   • The thief was stealing along the shadows of the alley.

   同义词creepingskulkingsneakingstealth

• 动词，指未经允许秘密地拿走他人的财物。

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

不规则动词

1. Take without permissionA2formal

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

   偷窃

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

   同义词appropriatefilchliftlootmisappropriatenickpilferpinchplunderpurloinrobshopliftswipethieve

   反义词bestowdonategivereturn

2. Move secretly or quietlyB1informal

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

   悄悄移动

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

   同义词creeppadprowlskulkslinkslipsneaktiptoe

3. Do exceptionally wellB2slangamerican

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

   抢尽风头

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

   同义词dominateexcelimpressoutshineshineslaystand outupstagewow

短语动词变体steal away