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单词 housebreaking
释义

housebreaking

/ˈhaʊsbreɪkɪŋ /
noun [mass noun]
The action of breaking into a building, especially in daytime, to commit a crime. In 1968 it was replaced as a statutory crime (in England and Wales only) by burglary.He had been arrested for more than 40 crimes in the previous year - for offences that included housebreaking, theft and vandalism....
  • There is a broad body of research highlighting the link between drug use and property crimes such as housebreaking and theft.
  • The suspect is due in court here shortly on charges of kidnapping, housebreaking and theft.

Derivatives

housebreaker

/ˈhaʊsbreɪkə / noun ...
  • They may be housebreakers or criminals but I can excuse them.
  • Neither authority can be unaware that dark streets are an invitation for potential housebreakers and thugs to call round.
  • One of Swindon's most prolific housebreakers who committed more than 70 burglaries in the town is back behind bars.
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