词汇 ratchet 在中文的含义

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ratchet

US /ˈrætʃ.ɪt/
UK /ˈrætʃ.ɪt/
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名词

1.

棘轮, 棘爪

a device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a pawl engages, allowing motion in one direction only.

示例:
He used a ratchet wrench to tighten the bolt.
他用棘轮扳手拧紧螺栓。
The sound of the ratchet clicking filled the workshop.
棘轮的咔嗒声充满了车间。
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2.

粗俗之人, 不雅之人

(informal, derogatory) a person, especially a woman, who is regarded as crude, vulgar, or unrefined.

示例:
She was called a ratchet for her loud and aggressive behavior.
她因其喧闹和攻击性的行为而被称作粗俗之人
His ex-girlfriend was a total ratchet, always causing drama.
他的前女友是个十足的粗俗之人,总是制造麻烦。

动词

1.

逐步增加, 逐步减少

to cause something to increase or decrease, often in a series of irreversible steps.

示例:
The company decided to ratchet up production to meet demand.
公司决定提高产量以满足需求。
The new policy will ratchet down spending.
新政策将降低开支。

形容词

1.

粗俗的, 不雅的

(informal, derogatory) characterized by crude, vulgar, or unrefined behavior.

示例:
The party got really ratchet after midnight.
午夜过后,派对变得非常粗俗
Her outfit was a bit too ratchet for the formal event.
她的着装对于正式场合来说有点过于粗俗
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