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1. any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse.
The farmer noticed that rats had infested his barn, leaving behind trails of droppings and gnawed grain bags. El campesino se dio cuenta de que las ratas habían infestado su granja, dejando atrás sendas de deposiciones y sacos de grano mordisqueados.
2. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike.
The scab was heavily criticized by the union members for being a rat and crossing their picket line. La escara fue duramente criticada por los miembros del sindicato por ser un traidor y cruzar su línea de piquete.
3. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible.
The corrupt businessman was seen as a rat by his former colleagues, who had trusted him once but now despised him for his deceitful behavior. El empresario corrupto fue visto como una rata por sus excolaboradores, que le habían confiado en él anteriormente pero ahora lo detestaban por su comportamiento deshonesto.
4. one who reveals confidential information in return for money.
The whistleblower was accused of being a rat when he sold sensitive documents to the media, compromising national security. El denunciante fue acusado de ser un topo cuando vendió documentos sensibles a los medios, comprometiendo la seguridad nacional.
5. a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure.
The hairstylist carefully placed the rat on top of her client's head, securing it with bobby pins and hairspray for a sleek, polished look. La peluquera colocó con cuidado el ratón en la cabeza de su cliente, asegurándolo con pinzas y pegamento para un estilo impecable y pulcro.
