thieving /ˈθiːvɪŋ/

• 1. 

  ADJ Thieving means involved in stealing things or intending to steal something. 偷窃的; 意欲偷盗的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  He vowed to wreak vengeance on his unfaithful, thieving wife.

  他发誓要报复对自己不忠、爱偷东西的妻子。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Thieving is the act of stealing things from people. 偷窃; 偷盗 [老式]

  例：

  ...an ex-con who says he's given up thieving.

  ...一位有前科者，但他自称已洗手不干盗窃了。