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ratchetratch·et1 /ˈrætʃət / noun [countable] a wheel or bar with teeth along the edge and a metal piece that fits between the teeth, allowing movement in one direction only(防止倒转的)棘轮
ratchetratch·et2 /ˈrætʃət / verb ●ratchet (sth) upto increase (something) repeatedly and by small amounts(使)逐渐小幅增长,慢慢累积◆Overuse of credit cards has ratcheted up consumer debt.滥用信用卡使消费者债务日渐增多。 |