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Rat
01
șobolan, rozător
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Exemple
The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
Şobolanul a fugit de-a lungul aleii, în căutare de resturi de mâncare.
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
În ciuda eforturilor de a controla populația lor, șobolanii rămân o vedere comună în zonele urbane.
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
turnător, informator
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
SlangExemple
The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
Banda criminală a fost furioasă când a descoperit că exista un turnător în mijlocul lor.
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
A fost etichetat drept turnător după ce a colaborat cu poliția și a depus mărturie împotriva foștilor săi asociați.
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
The factory rats the production lines during the strike.
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
Exemple
He decided to rat on his accomplices to get a reduced sentence.
A decis să se dea pe complicii săi pentru a obține o sentință redusă.
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
Membrul bandei a fost ostracizat după ce i-a trădat pe foștii săi asociați.
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
Exemple
The farmer rats around the barn every morning.
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
Arbore Lexical
ratlike
ratty
rat
