rat
rat
ræt
rāt
British pronunciation
/ræt/

Definice a význam slova „rat“ v angličtině

01

krysa, hlodavec

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
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rat definition and meaning
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Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness, while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth.
Některé kultury považují krysy za symboly mazanosti a vynalézavosti, zatímco jiné je považují za předzvěst nemoci a špíny.
02

a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle

example
Příklady
The bride incorporated a rat for her wedding hair.
03

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

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example
Příklady
The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign.
04

someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike

example
Příklady
The newspaper reported that rats replaced striking employees.
05

práskač, informátor

someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
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example
Příklady
The police relied on the rat's information to dismantle the drug trafficking operation.
Policie se spoléhala na informace informátora, aby rozbila operaci obchodu s drogami.
to rat
01

to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle

example
Příklady
She carefully rats the updo to maintain shape.
02

to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain

example
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She feels guilty for ratting on her classmates.
03

take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work

example
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The temporary workers rat to maintain operations.
04

to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers

example
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He criticizes employers who rat against labor agreements.
05

práskač, zradit

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities
example
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Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
Mnozí se báli, že pokud promluví, budou svými vrstevníky označeni za práskače.
06

to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose

example
Příklady
The team rats the abandoned building to remove rodents.
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