ratchet

/ˈrætʃɪt/ 0
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。