ratchet up
英 /ˈrætʃɪt ʌp/
中文释义
逐步加码
Gradually increase something, often pressure or intensity.
常用搭配
- ratchet up the pressure逐步加压
- ratchet it up一步步加码
- ratchet up tension层层升级
例句
- Each round they ratcheted up the difficulty.每一轮他们都逐步加难度。
- Regulators ratcheted up scrutiny of the industry.监管层逐步加强了对该行业的审查。