rat
noun
Definitions of rat noun
animal(動物)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
A rodent, larger than a mouse, characterized by a long tail, and often regarded as a pest.
老鼠
Rats are known carriers of various diseases.
老鼠是各種疾病的已知攜帶者。
The restaurant was shut down due to a rat infestation.
這家餐廳因老鼠侵擾而被關閉。
Traps were set in the barn to catch the rats.
穀倉裡設置了陷阱來捕捉老鼠。
person(人)
- Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)
A contemptible person who deceives others or is disloyal.
卑鄙小人；背叛者
Don't trust him; he is a complete rat.
別相信他；他完全是個卑鄙小人。
She felt betrayed by her so-called friend, who was a real rat.
她感到被那個所謂的朋友背叛了，那人是個真正的卑鄙小人。
He was considered a rat for betraying his team.
他因為背叛了團隊而被視為卑鄙小人。
Phrasal Verbs of rat
- rat on someone/something
to betray someone's trust, particularly by divulging confidential information about them, or by not fulfilling a promise
背叛；告密；出賣
• He ratted on his friends by reporting their plan to the police.
他背叛了朋友，向警方報告了他們的計劃。