ratting

• 名词，指向执法机构提供他人罪证或告密的行为，通常是为了换取宽大处理或好处。

A noun referring to the act of providing incriminating evidence to law enforcement, often in exchange for leniency or favors.

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1. Informing on someoneC1slang

   The act of providing incriminating evidence about someone to law enforcement, often in exchange for leniency or other benefits.

   告密

   • He was arrested for ratting on his former partners.
   • Ratting is considered a serious betrayal in criminal circles.
   • The informant's ratting led to several convictions.

   同义词informing

• 动词，指向当局告发某人或背叛、出卖某个人或某个群体。

A verb meaning to inform on someone or betray a person or group, often to authorities.

1. Betray or inform onB2informal

   To betray one's group or associates, often for personal gain, or to inform authorities about someone's activities.

   出卖或告发

   • He ratted on his friends to save himself from punishment.
   • She ratted out her colleagues to the boss.
   • Don't rat on us; we trusted you.

   同义词betraydouble crossgrasspeachsnitchsquealstooltattletell on

2. Work as a strikebreakerC1informalbritish

   To take the place of a worker who is on strike, or to employ strikebreakers.

   当工贼

   • The company ratted the strike by hiring temporary workers.
   • He was accused of ratting on his union by crossing the picket line.
   • They ratted the factory to keep production going.

   同义词blacklegscab

3. Style hairC1informalamerican

   To give hair a fuller appearance by using a rat (a pad of hair or synthetic material).

   打毛

   • She ratted her hair to create a voluminous updo.
   • In the 1960s, women often ratted their hair for bouffant styles.
   • He ratted his wig to make it look more natural.

4. B2formal

   To catch or hunt rats, typically using dogs.

   捕鼠

   • The terrier was trained to rat in the barn.
   • They spent the afternoon ratting in the old warehouse.
   • Ratting with dogs is a traditional pest control method.