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单词 pilfer-proof
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pilfer-proofadj.

Brit. /ˈpɪlfəpruːf/, U.S. /ˈpɪlfərˌpruf/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pilfer v., proof adj.
Etymology: < pilfer v. + proof adj.
Of a container: sealed or strengthened so as to protect the contents from theft.
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the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > thief > petty thief or pilferer > [adjective] > not able to be pilfered
pilfer-proof1916
pilferage-proof1961
1916 Irish Independent 12 Dec. 2/2 (advt.) Fruit. At lowest market prices packed pilfer-proof.
1922 Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 8 Sept. 4/6 (advt.) Fastenings make it practically pilfer proof.
1959 Light Metals Jan. 18/3 Specially designed extrusions..provide a weather- and pilfer-proof seal where the two pivoting roof sections meet axially.
1994 Packaging Today Oct. 23/2 These are standard roll-on pilferproof Duogrips.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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