Word · Frequency #33480
pilfer
/ˈpilfə/
verb
偷窃；小偷小摸
核心释义
to steal things of small value or in small amounts; to commit petty theft.
- 1.
偷少量物品或小件物品；行窃。
To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
偷少量物品或小件物品；行窃。；盗取；小偷小摸；剽窃
用法In use
The employee pilfered office supplies for months before being caught.
用法提示：动词过去式，表示持续的小偷小摸行为。
He was caught pilfering from the donation box.
用法提示：动词现在分词，表示正在进行的偷窃动作。
She pilfers small items from the store whenever she thinks no one is watching.
用法提示：动词第三人称单数，表示习惯性的小偷小摸。
pilfer + noun phrase
多指盗取小件或价值不高的物品。
He pilfered office supplies.
他盗取了办公用品。
pilfer from + noun phrase
强调来源。
He was caught pilfering from the store.
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学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常指小偷小摸，后接被盗物品
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