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water rat

/ˈwɔːtə ræt/

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/ˈwɔːtə ræt/B2informal
  • ruРазговорный термин для человека, который проводит много времени в воде или рядом с ней, например, заядлый пловец, моряк или тот, кто работает на водных путях или рядом с ними. Также может относиться к грызуну, обитающему у воды, такому как ондатра или водяная полёвка.

A colloquial term for a person who spends a lot of time in or near water, such as a keen swimmer, sailor, or someone who works on or around waterways. It can also refer to a rodent that lives near water, such as a muskrat or water vole.

  1. B2formal

    A common name for various semi-aquatic rodents, such as the water vole or muskrat, that live near water.

    ruВодяная крыса

    • The water rat built its burrow along the riverbank.
    • We spotted a water rat swimming in the pond.
    • Water rats are excellent swimmers and feed on aquatic plants.
  2. Person who loves waterC1informalbritish

    An informal term for a person who enjoys being in or near water, such as a keen swimmer or sailor.

    ruЛюбитель воды

    • He's a real water rat; you can't keep him out of the pool.
    • The kids are little water rats, always splashing in the sea.
    • My uncle is an old water rat who spends every weekend on his boat.