"bandit" in Chinese (Simplified)
强盗匪徒
Definition
强盗指的是通常结伙作案,通过袭击旅客或偏远地区来抢劫他人的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“强盗”常用于描述历史或乡村背景下抢劫他人的人,不常用于城市小偷。也可比喻调皮捣蛋者,但多见于书面语或文学。
Examples
The bandit stole money from the travelers.
这个**强盗**从旅客那里偷了钱。
The police caught a bandit last night.
警方昨晚抓住了一名**强盗**。
The town was attacked by bandits.
这个镇被**强盗**袭击了。
Watch out, there are bandits on this road after dark.
小心,天黑后这条路上有**强盗**。
He dressed up as a bandit for the costume party.
他打扮成**强盗**去参加化装舞会。
My little brother is such a bandit, always sneaking cookies before dinner.
我弟弟真是个小**强盗**,总是在晚饭前偷吃饼干。