thief ant
US /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
UK /ˈθiːf ˌænt/
1.
도둑개미
a very small, yellowish-brown ant (Solenopsis molesta) that often nests near or in the nests of other ants, from which it steals food and larvae
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We found a trail of thief ants marching into our pantry.
우리 식료품 저장실로 향하는 도둑개미 떼를 발견했다.
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Thief ants are known for their ability to invade homes and contaminate food.
도둑개미는 집에 침입하여 음식을 오염시키는 능력으로 알려져 있다.