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Rat
01
ratto
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Esempi
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
Il ratto corse lungo il vicolo, cercando avanzi di cibo.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
Nonostante gli sforzi per controllare la loro popolazione, i ratti rimangono una vista comune nelle aree urbane.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
spia, informatore
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangEsempi
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
La banda criminale era furiosa quando scoprì che c'era una spia in mezzo a loro.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
È stato etichettato come spia dopo aver collaborato con la polizia e aver testimoniato contro i suoi ex soci.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Esempi
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
Ha deciso di fare la spia sui suoi complici per ottenere una condanna ridotta.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
Il membro della banda è stato ostracizzato dopo aver soffiato sui suoi ex soci.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Esempi
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Albero Lessicale
ratlike
ratty
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