rat
复数形式
rats
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老鼠, 啮齿动物
a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases
Rats are medium-sized rodents known for their adaptability and widespread distribution. They have pointed snouts, large ears, and long tails. Rats come in various species and colors, and they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Rats are known for their intelligence, agility, and ability to thrive in a wide range of habitats, including urban areas. They are typically omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods, including grains, fruits, vegetables, and sometimes insects or small animals. Rats are known for their rapid reproduction, and they can reproduce quickly and have large litters. Rats have been both vilified as pests due to their ability to damage crops and spread disease, as well as praised for their contributions to scientific research and as pets in some cultures.
- The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.
老鼠沿着小巷匆匆跑过，寻找食物残渣。
- 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。
- Rats are highly adaptable creatures, able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests.
老鼠是高度适应性的生物，能够在从下水道到森林的多种栖息地中生存。
- The rat's keen sense of smell allows it to detect food even in the darkest corners.
老鼠敏锐的嗅觉使它能够在最黑暗的角落发现食物。
- Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness, while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth.
一些文化将老鼠视为狡猾和机智的象征，而另一些文化则认为它们是疾病和污秽的预兆。
2
a pad, typically made of hair, worn to add volume to a woman's hairstyle
- She inserted a rat to lift her hairstyle for the party.
- The stylist used a rat to create a fuller look.
- A rat adds height to a vintage updo.
- The actress secured a rat under her curls.
- The bride incorporated a rat for her wedding hair.
3
a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible
- He felt betrayed by a rat in the office.
- She calls anyone who lies to friends a rat.
- The team exposed the rat responsible for the sabotage.
- He refuses to associate with a rat in the organization.
- The politician labeled his opponent a rat in the campaign.
4
someone who works or provides replacement workers during a strike
- Strikers accused the man of being a rat.
- He hires rats to keep the factory running during the strike.
- The union condemned rats for crossing the picket line.
- They refuse to talk to rats during labor disputes.
- The newspaper reported that rats replaced striking employees.
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告密者, 线人
someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities
- The criminal gang was furious when they discovered there was a rat in their midst.
犯罪团伙发现他们中间有一个告密者时勃然大怒。
- 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。
- The informant was always cautious, knowing the risks involved in being a rat.
线人总是很谨慎，知道当告密者所涉及的风险。
- Being called a rat is considered a serious insult in many criminal circles.
被称为告密者在许多犯罪圈子里被视为严重的侮辱。
- The police relied on the rat's information to dismantle the drug trafficking operation.
警方依靠线人的信息来瓦解毒品贩运行动。