ratchet
/ˈrætʃɪt/
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In a tool or machine, a ratchet is a wheel or bar with sloping teeth, which can move only in one direction. (防倒转的)棘齿; 棘轮
noun [专属名词] 棘轮；棘齿
The chair has a ratchet below it to adjust the height. 这把椅子下面有一个棘轮来调整高度。
verb [vt. 及物动词] vt. 安装棘轮于；松脱
He fears inflation will ratchet up as the year ends. 他担心通胀会随着年底临近而只升不降。
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- We're trying to ratchet down the administrative costs. 我们正想法使行政管理的成本稳步降低。