ratchet
US
UK ratchet n: (mechanical device) (机械)
SC 棘轮 jí lún
TC 棘輪
TC 棘輪
These bolts will need a ratchet for tightening.
这些螺栓需要棘轮上上紧。
ratchet n: (part of a ratchet)
SC 棘齿 jí chǐ
SC 棘爪
ratchet n: figurative (process: incremental movement)
SC 增量运动过程
ratchet [sth] vtr: (adjust using a ratchet)
SC 逐步推动 zhú bù tuī dòng
TC 逐步推動
TC 逐步推動
ratchet [sth] up vtr + prep: figurative (increase [sth])
SC 使…逐步提高，使…逐渐加剧
This is an excellent thriller; the author really knows how to ratchet up the tension.
这本惊险小说写得非常好；作者真的知道如何逐步加剧紧张气氛。
ratchet [sth] up vtr phrasal sep: figurative (increase, intensify)
SC 增加 zēng jiā
TC 增加
TC 增加
SC 变强 zēng jiā，biàn qiáng
The candidates ratcheted up their campaigns in the final week.
This is an excellent thriller; the author really knows how to ratchet up the tension.
离选举还有最后一周，候选人们加大了游说力度。
这部惊悚电影非常好，编剧非常擅长营造紧张气氛。
ratchet [sth] down vtr + prep: figurative (decrease [sth])
SC 减少..., 降低...
ratchet [sth] down vtr phrasal sep: figurative (cause to decrease)
SC 使...降低
SC 让...变少
ratchet up vi phrasal: (increase by increments)
SC 逐渐增多
TC 逐漸增多
TC 逐漸增多
SC 逐步增加 zhú bù zēng jiā