thieving

柯林斯词典

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