I looked them over with a burglar's eye, deciding what might be worth the risk of stealing, what on the other hand I would leave behind.

我用小偷的眼光扫了它们一眼，决定了哪些东西值得冒险去偷，哪些东西应该留下。

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We all know that crash diets don't work and can be dangerous - but are there some sensible tips and tricks worth stealing from some of the most popular fad diets?

我们都知道饮食不当是危险的-但是最受欢迎的时尚饮食有一些体贴的条目和诡计值得偷窃吗？

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An ordinary citizen could be jailed for stealing public property worth considerably less.

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