| 单词 | ratchet |
| 释义 | ratchet (verb) ratchet 2 ENTRIES FOUND: ratchet (noun) ratchet (verb) 1 ratchet /ˈrætʃət/ noun plural ratchets 1 ratchet /ˈrætʃət/ noun plural ratchets Learner's definition of RATCHET [count] : a device made up of a wheel or bar with many teeth along its edge in between which a piece fits so that the wheel or bar can move only in one direction棘轮；单向齿轮 2 ratchet /ˈrætʃət/ verb ratchets; ratcheted; ratcheting 2 ratchet /ˈrætʃət/ verb ratchets; ratcheted; ratcheting Learner's definition of RATCHET [+ object] : to increase or decrease (something) especially by a series of small steps or amounts增长（或降低） — usually + up or down Banks are ratcheting up interest rates.银行正在逐步小幅提升利率。 A little salt will ratchet up the flavor.一点盐就会提味儿。 The company ratcheted down costs by using cheaper materials.公司选用比较便宜的原料逐步降低成本。 |
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