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Rat
01
Ratte, Nagetier
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Beispiele
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
Die Ratte huschte die Gasse entlang, auf der Suche nach Essensresten.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
Trotz der Bemühungen, ihre Population zu kontrollieren, bleiben Ratten ein gewöhnlicher Anblick in städtischen Gebieten.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Beispiele
She inserted a rat to lift her hairstyle for the party.
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Beispiele
He felt betrayed by a rat in the office.
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Beispiele
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
Spitzel, Informant
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangBeispiele
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
Die Verbrecherbande war wütend, als sie entdeckten, dass sich in ihrer Mitte ein Spitzel befand.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
Er wurde als Spitzel bezeichnet, nachdem er mit der Polizei zusammengearbeitet und gegen seine ehemaligen Komplizen ausgesagt hatte.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Beispiele
She rats her hair before attending the gala.
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Beispiele
He rats on his teammates to secure a promotion.
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Beispiele
He rats during the labor strike at the factory.
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Beispiele
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Beispiele
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
Er beschloss, seine Komplizen zu verraten, um eine reduzierte Strafe zu bekommen.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
Das Bandenmitglied wurde geächtet, nachdem es seine früheren Gefährten verraten hatte.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Beispiele
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Lexikalischer Baum
ratlike
ratty
rat
