do illegally in secret
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- 1 do illegally in secret、smuggle、enter a country illegally、do without authorization
ลักลอบ describes doing something secretly in a way that breaks a law, rule, or official restriction. It is common in news, police, and government contexts.
do illegally in secret、smuggle、enter a country illegally、do without authorization
This means to carry out an illegal, unauthorized, or improper act secretly, especially smuggling, illegal entry, or illegal trade.
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ลักลอบเข้าเมือง láklɔ̂ɔp khâw mʉaŋ enter a country illegally ลักลอบเข้าเมือง details
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ลักลอบนำเข้าสินค้า láklɔ̂ɔp nam khâw sǐn kháa smuggle goods into the country ลักลอบนำเข้าสินค้า details
Learning notes
Explanation
ลักลอบ combines the ideas of stealing and acting secretly, so its core image is doing something hidden and improper. It often appears before another verb or action, as in ลักลอบเข้าเมือง, ลักลอบนำเข้า, and ลักลอบตัดไม้. The word is not just about secrecy; it usually implies breaking a law, rule, or official requirement.
Usage
This word is common in news reports, police statements, government notices, and legal or administrative contexts. It is used for illegal entry, smuggling, illegal logging, drug trafficking, unauthorized work, and sales of restricted goods.
Caution
Do not use it for harmless secrets such as buying a surprise gift or practicing secretly. In those cases, แอบ is the natural choice.
Differences from similar words
1 do illegally in secret synonyms
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ลอบ means secretly or stealthily and can appear in expressions such as secret attacks. ลักลอบ is more strongly tied to illegal or unauthorized acts.
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แอบ is a broad, everyday word for doing something secretly, including harmless situations. ลักลอบ strongly suggests illegality, wrongdoing, or lack of authorization.