desert rat

• Umgangssprachlicher Begriff für eine Person, die in einer Wüstenumgebung lebt oder operiert; oft für Soldaten, die für den Kampf in der Wüste ausgebildet sind, oder für jemanden, der an die harten, trockenen Bedingungen gewöhnt ist.

A colloquial term for a person who lives or operates in a desert environment, often used to refer to soldiers trained for desert warfare or someone accustomed to harsh, arid conditions.

1. Person living in the desertB2informalamerican

   A person who lives in or is very familiar with desert regions, often implying toughness or adaptability.

   Wüstenbewohner

   • He's a true desert rat, having lived in Arizona for 30 years.
   • The old prospector was a desert rat who knew every canyon.
   • Only a desert rat could survive those harsh conditions.

2. Kangaroo ratB2informal

   A small rodent adapted to desert life, known for its ability to survive without drinking water.

   Kängururatte

   • The desert rat hops across the sand at night.
   • Biologists study the desert rat to understand water conservation.
   • A desert rat can live its entire life without drinking liquid water.