1. The sheriff chased the rustlers across the plains.
治安官追赶跨越平原的偷牛贼。

2. The rustlers stole several horses from the ranch last night.
偷马贼昨晚从牧场偷走了几匹马。

3. Farmers are worried about rustlers in the area.
农民们担心该地区的偷牲畜者。

A: Have the rustlers been caught?
A：偷牛贼被抓到了吗？

B: Yes, the sheriff caught the rustlers yesterday.
B：是的，治安官昨天抓到了偷牛贼。

1) 偷牛或偷牲畜的人

2) 美国西部历史中常见的犯罪角色

3) 通常与乡村牧场相关的非法活动

1. 偷窃牲畜的人，尤其指牛或马

e.g. The rustlers took advantage of the dark night to steal cattle.
偷牛贼利用黑夜偷走了牛群。

noun

1. People who illegally steal cattle or livestock, especially in rural or historical Western settings.

Synonym: cattle thief, horse thief