But the pilferage scandal has exposed the British Museum's claim as a ploy to hold on to the looted treasures.

但是盗窃丑闻暴露了大英博物馆声明是一个保留被掠夺策略。

They moved through the grey gloom beneath the earth. Each storeroom had a solid oaken door closed with an iron padlock as big as a supper plate. " Is pilferage a problem" ? Jon asked.

他们在地底昏暗中行走。每座仓库都有实心橡木门，挂着餐盘大小锁头。" 有人偷窃？" 琼恩问。