Definition
The act of unlawfully entering a building, typically by force, with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft.
(尤指为了偷窃) 非法强行闯入房屋
The police are investigating the breaking and entering that occurred last night.
警方正在调查昨晚发生的非法闯入案件。
The suspect was arrested for multiple instances of breaking and entering and theft.
嫌疑人因多次非法闯入和盗窃而被逮捕。
A witness saw someone attempting a breaking and entering and immediately called the police.
一名目击者看到有人试图非法闯入并立即报警。