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ratchet

/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/

翻译: 一种机械装置,由带齿的轮或齿条与棘爪配合组成,只允许单向运动。, 动词,指逐步增加或减少,常用于逐渐变化或调整的语境。

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noun

/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • zh一种机械装置,由带齿的轮或齿条与棘爪配合组成,只允许单向运动。

A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits motion in only one direction.

  1. B2formaltechnical

    A mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack that engages with a pawl, allowing motion in only one direction.

    zh棘轮

    • The mechanic used a ratchet to tighten the bolt.
    • A ratchet mechanism prevents the winch from unwinding.
    • The socket wrench has a built-in ratchet for easier use.
词形
  • ratchets plural form
  • ratchets' possessive plural form
  • ratchet's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈrætʃ.ɪt/C1formal
  • zh动词,指逐步增加或减少,常用于逐渐变化或调整的语境。

A verb meaning to increase or decrease by degrees, often used in the context of gradual change or adjustment.

  1. Move gradually in one directionB2formal

    To cause something to move or change in a series of small, irreversible steps, often in a single direction.

    zh逐步单向推进

    • The government ratcheted up the pressure on the company.
    • Tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher after the incident.
    • The costs ratcheted upward over the course of the project.

    同义词advancebuild upclimbcreepescalateinchincreaseintensifymountprogressstep up

词形
  • ratcheted past participle
  • ratcheted past simple
  • ratcheting present participle
  • ratchets third person singular

短语动词变体rachet upratchet down