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Rat
01
ratto
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Esempi
Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness, while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth.
Alcune culture vedono i ratti come simboli di astuzia e ingegnosità, mentre altre li considerano presagi di malattia e sporcizia.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Esempi
The bride incorporated a rat for her wedding hair.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangEsempi
The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Esempi
The newspaper reported that rats replaced striking employees.
05
spia, informatore
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangEsempi
The police relied on the rat's information to dismantle the drug trafficking operation.
La polizia si è affidata alle informazioni dell'informatore per smantellare l'operazione di traffico di droga.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Esempi
She carefully rats the updo to maintain shape.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Esempi
She feels guilty for ratting on her classmates.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Esempi
The temporary workers rat to maintain operations.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Esempi
He criticizes employers who rat against labor agreements.
Esempi
Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
Molti temevano che se avessero parlato, sarebbero stati etichettati come spie dai loro pari.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Esempi
The team rats the abandoned building to remove rodents.
Albero Lessicale
ratlike
ratty
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