pickpocket

US /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
UK /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
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扒手

a person who steals from the pockets of unsuspecting victims in public places

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Be careful of pickpockets in crowded tourist areas.
在拥挤的旅游区要小心扒手。
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The police arrested a notorious pickpocket near the market.
警方在市场附近逮捕了一名臭名昭著的扒手。
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扒窃

to steal from someone's pocket or bag, typically without them noticing

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He tried to pickpocket the tourist's wallet.
他试图扒窃游客的钱包。
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She was warned not to let anyone pickpocket her on the crowded train.
她被警告不要让任何人在拥挤的火车上扒窃她。
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