robber

robber — noun

1. a person who takes money or property from another person or place by force or th

1.名詞B1
釋義

a person who takes money or property from another person or place by force or threats, often in a sudden or open attack

例句

The police caught the robber near the train station.

passive: caught by police after the crime

A robber ran past Nikos and took money from the shop.

typical action sequence: ran + took

同義詞
  • thief

    broader term; a thief may steal secretly without using force

  • burglar

    enters a building to steal, usually when occupants are absent or unaware

  • mugger

    attacks someone in a public place to steal from them, usually by force

  • bandit

    historical or rural context; a robber who is part of an armed group

反義詞
  • victim

    the person who is robbed

文法句型

a [adjective] robber

robber + of + place

用法筆記

Distinguish from thief (steals secretly, often without direct confrontation) and burglar (breaks into a building, usually when no one is inside). Robber suggests a face-to-face encounter with the victim, often involving threats or a weapon.

常見錯誤

❌A robber stole my phone from my bag when I was not looking.
✅A thief stole my phone from my bag when I was not looking.
💡'robber' involves force or threats, not just secret stealing.
❌The robber broke into the house while the family was asleep.
✅The burglar broke into the house while the family was asleep.
💡'burglar' is for entering a building; 'robber' often confronts the victim.