"larceny" in Chinese (Simplified)
盗窃
Definition
盗窃是指在未经允许的情况下，意图据为己有地拿走他人财产的犯罪行为。是法律上对盗窃的专有术语。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Larceny”是正式法律术语，日常会话更常用“theft”或“stealing”。不涉及暴力（不包括抢劫）。“petit larceny”指小额盗窃，“grand larceny”指大额盗窃。
Examples
Larceny is a serious crime in most countries.
**盗窃**在大多数国家都是严重犯罪。
She was arrested for larceny last year.
她去年因**盗窃**被捕。
The police investigated a case of larceny at the store.
警方调查了商店内的一起**盗窃**案件。
He's facing grand larceny charges after stealing expensive jewelry.
他因偷窃昂贵的珠宝而面临**重大盗窃**指控。
The lawyer argued that it was not larceny since there was no intent to steal.
律师辩称这不算**盗窃**，因为没有偷窃的意图。
The difference between larceny and robbery is the use of force or threat.
**盗窃**和抢劫的区别是是否使用武力或威胁。