Rat
01
쥐, 설치류
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
예시들
Rats are highly adaptable creatures, able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests.
쥐는 하수구에서 숲에 이르기까지 다양한 서식지에서 생존할 수 있는 매우 적응력이 높은 생물입니다.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
예시들
A rat adds height to a vintage updo.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
Slang예시들
The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
예시들
The union condemned rats for crossing the picket line.
05
밀고자, 정보원
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
Slang예시들
The informant was always cautious, knowing the risks involved in being a rat.
정보원은 항상 조심스러웠고, 밀고자가 되는 데 따르는 위험을 알고 있었다.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
예시들
He watches her rat the bun for even height.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
예시들
They rat the group when an opportunity arises.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
예시들
She rats during a colleague's absence in the strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
예시들
They rat to bypass the union's protest.
예시들
She refused to rat on her colleagues, even though she knew they were breaking company rules.
그녀는 동료들이 회사 규칙을 어기고 있다는 걸 알면서도 그들을 고발하는 것을 거부했다.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
예시들
They rat the old warehouse to control infestations.
어휘 나무
ratlike
ratty
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