Rat
01
老鼠, 啮齿动物
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
例子
Despite efforts to control their population, rats remain a common sight in urban areas.
尽管努力控制它们的数量，老鼠在城市地区仍然很常见。
02
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
例子
The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
03
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
Offensive
Slang例子
She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
04
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
例子
He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
05
告密者, 线人
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
Slang例子
He was labeled a rat after he cooperated with the police and testified against his former associates.
在与警方合作并指证他以前的同伙之后，他被贴上了告密者的标签。
to rat
01
to use a hair pad to add volume or fullness to a hairstyle
例子
The stylist rats the curls for a vintage look.
02
to abandon or betray one's friends, group, or party for personal gain
例子
The politician rats his party for personal advantage.
03
take the place of someone who is on strike, performing their work
例子
The company hires workers to rat for those on strike.
04
to employ strikebreakers to replace striking workers
例子
Management rats by hiring replacement workers.
例子
The gang member was ostracized after he ratted out his former associates.
这名帮派成员在告发了他的前同伙后被排斥。
06
to hunt or catch rats, often using dogs trained for the purpose
例子
He trains the dog to rat effectively in the granary.
