"pilfering" in Chinese (Simplified)
小偷小摸偷窃
Definition
偷偷拿走小量东西,通常是没有允许的,尤其是价值较低的物品;属于一种小偷小摸的偷窃行为。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Pilfering” 通常指非正式语境下的小偷小摸,是反复的小偷行为,并非重大犯罪。常用来描述食物、办公用品等小物品,语气有时带幽默或轻描淡写之意。
Examples
He was caught pilfering cookies from the kitchen.
他被抓到在厨房**偷拿**饼干。
The company's losses were due to employees pilfering supplies.
公司的损失是因为员工**偷拿**办公用品。
Stop pilfering from your sister’s drawer.
别再从你姐姐的抽屉里**偷拿**东西了。
Everyone knew John was pilfering snacks, but nobody said anything.
大家都知道约翰在**偷拿**零食,但没人说什么。
There’s always some pilfering in big offices—it’s almost expected.
大型办公室里总会有些**小偷小摸**——几乎是预料之中的。
Her habit of pilfering pens was more amusing than harmful.
她**偷拿**钢笔的习惯更多是让人发笑,而非有害。