I met thieves and they robbed me.

我遇到了小偷，他们抢劫了我。

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Pinocchio discovers the thieves and, as a reward for faithfulness, he regains his liberty.

皮诺乔发现了盗贼，为了奖励他的忠诚，他重获自由。

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I look out for thieves and burglars.

我要留意小偷和窃贼。

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These were gamblers and thieves who drank too much alcohol and settled their disagreements with their guns.

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Contextual technologies can also protect vehicles from thieves and people who would do them harm.

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But her grateful relief for this protection against thieves and other threats was clear and understandable.

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The world's worst thieves and thugs, they've eluded local police, armies and international organizations for years.

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