1.ratchet up 提升;上升
On top of that, the China Banking Regulatory Commission has steadily ratcheted up capital requirements.
此外,中國銀監會(CBRC)還逐步提高了資本金要求 。
2.respond in kind 以牙還牙
If we speak in anger we will find that people respond in kind.
如果我們帶著憤怒說話,我們就會發現人們會以以牙還牙的方式對待我們 。
3.crack down on sb. 打擊;鎮壓
City Hall chiefs have called on top phone companies to help crack down on prostitution and trafficking in the lead up to the sporting event.
市政廳官員呼吁國內幾大手機運營商在奧運會籌備期間幫助打擊賣淫和性掮客 。
4.cry foul 鳴不平
English fans, whose country is suffering from a weak pound as well as a high top rate of income tax, cry foul!
本就已經飽受高所得稅及英鎊疲軟之苦的英國球迷當然要為此紛紛鳴不平了 。
adj. 可預知的