Rat
01
쥐, 설치류
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
예시들
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
쥐는 음식 조각을 찾으며 골목을 따라 급히 달렸다.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
그들의 개체수를 통제하려는 노력에도 불구하고, 쥐는 도시 지역에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 광경으로 남아 있습니다.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
밀고자, 정보원
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
Slang예시들
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
범죄 조직은 그들 사이에 밀고자가 있다는 것을 발견했을 때 격노했다.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
그는 경찰과 협력하고 그의 전 동료들에 대해 증언한 후 밀고자로 낙인찍혔다.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
예시들
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
그는 형량을 줄이기 위해 동료들을 고발하기로 결정했다.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
갱 멤버는 그의 전 동료들을 고발한 후 왕따를 당했다.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
예시들
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
어휘 나무
ratlike
ratty
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