cat burglar

猫贼
口语·形容身手敏捷的窃贼
英文释义 a burglar who is skilled in entering and leaving a building without being noticed or leaving any evidence behind
例句
The cat burglar slipped through the window without making a sound and stole the jewels.
典故来源 因猫行动敏捷且悄无声息,故用“猫”比喻擅长轻手轻脚入室盗窃的贼。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

burglar ['bɝɡlɚ]
n. 窃贼;破门盗窃者;夜盗;

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