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Rat
01
rato, roedor
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Exemplos
Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness, while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth.
Algumas culturas veem os ratos como símbolos de astúcia e engenhosidade, enquanto outros os consideram prenúncios de doença e sujeira.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Exemplos
The bride incorporated a rat for her wedding hair.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
SlangExemplos
The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
Exemplos
The newspaper reported that rats replaced striking employees.
05
dedo-duro, informante
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangExemplos
The police relied on the rat's information to dismantle the drug trafficking operation.
A polícia confiou nas informações do informante para desmantelar a operação de tráfico de drogas.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Exemplos
She carefully rats the updo to maintain shape.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
Exemplos
She feels guilty for ratting on her classmates.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
Exemplos
The temporary workers rat to maintain operations.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
Exemplos
He criticizes employers who rat against labor agreements.
Exemplos
Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
Muitos temiam que, se falassem, seriam rotulados como dedos-duros por seus pares.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Exemplos
The team rats the abandoned building to remove rodents.
Árvore Lexical
ratlike
ratty
rat
