theft — the action or crime of stealing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or crime of stealing
Pronunciation (IPA): /θeft/
Korean meaning: 도둑질, 절도(죄)
Korean pronunciation: 쎄프트 (강세: 쎄프트)
Example Sentences
- The museum installed new security cameras after the theft of the famous painting.
- My lunch keeps disappearing from the office fridge - it's clearly a case of sandwich theft!
- The police arrested three suspects in connection with the jewelry store theft.
theft
NOUN//θeft//
the action or crime of stealing
Stealing jewelry from a store
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After the theft, his partner left, leaving him bereft
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Origin
고대 영어 'thǣfth'에서 유래되었으며, 도둑을 의미하는 'thief'와 같은 어원을 가집니다. 게르만어족의 뿌리를 둔 단어로, 몰래 가져간다는 의미가 핵심입니다.
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“The museum installed new security cameras after the theft of the famous painting.”
“My lunch keeps disappearing from the office fridge - it's clearly a case of sandwich theft!”
“The police arrested three suspects in connection with the jewelry store theft.”
“He reported the theft of his smartphone to the insurance company.”
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