purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ (purloining,purloined,purloins)

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  V-T（及物动词） If someone purloins something, they steal it or borrow it without asking permission. 偷窃; 未经允许就借走 [正式]

  例：

  Each side purloins the other's private letters.

  双方都偷窃对方的私人信件。