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Rat
01
αρουραίος, τρωκτικό
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Παραδείγματα
Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness, while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth.
Ορισμένες πολιτισμές βλέπουν τους αρουραίους ως σύμβολα πονηριάς και ευρηματικότητας, ενώ άλλοι τους θεωρούν προάγγελοι ασθένειας και βρωμιάς.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Παραδείγματα
The bride incorporated a rat for her wedding hair.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangΠαραδείγματα
The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Παραδείγματα
The newspaper reported that rats replaced striking employees.
05
πληροφοριοδότης, κατάδότης
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangΠαραδείγματα
The police relied on the rat's information to dismantle the drug trafficking operation.
Η αστυνομία βασίστηκε στις πληροφορίες του πληροφοριοδότη για να καταρρίψει τη λειτουργία διακίνησης ναρκωτικών.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Παραδείγματα
She carefully rats the updo to maintain shape.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Παραδείγματα
She feels guilty for ratting on her classmates.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Παραδείγματα
The temporary workers rat to maintain operations.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Παραδείγματα
He criticizes employers who rat against labor agreements.
Παραδείγματα
Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
Πολλοί φοβόντουσαν ότι αν μιλούσαν, θα χαρακτηρίζονταν ως πληροφοριοδότες από τους συνομηλίκους τους.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Παραδείγματα
The team rats the abandoned building to remove rodents.
Λεξικό Δέντρο
ratlike
ratty
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