ratchet
n
1 device consisting of a toothed wheel or bar with a catch that fits between the teeth allowing movement in one direction only 棘轮机构.
2 (also `ratchet-wheel) wheel that forms part of this device 棘轮. =>illus 见插图.
🗣️ 情景例句
Does your wife work?
你太太工作吗?
Can you afford the expense?
你出得起这笔费用吗?
Then they slowly moved it farther and farther away.