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这里为大家介绍下ratchet effect 是什么意思，希望能帮助到各位朋友。

中英文翻译

断断续续的进展[增长等]。

ratchet:n. 1. 【机械工程】棘齿；棘爪；(尤指钟表、机器的) ...effect:n. 1.结果。 2.效能，效果，效力，效应，作用，功效 ...A metaphorical ratchet effect is an instance of the restrained ability of human processes to be reversed once a specific thing has happened, analogous with the mechanical ratchet that holds the spring tight as a clock is wound up. It is related to the phenomena of featuritis and scope creep in the manufacture of various consumer goods, and of mission creep in military planning.

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