plural ratchets
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
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。
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A little salt will ratchet up the flavor.一点盐就会提味儿。
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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。