1.ratchet up 提升;上升
On top of that, the China Banking Regulatory Commission has steadily ratcheted up capital requirements.
此外,中国银监会(CBRC)还逐步提高了资本金要求 。
2.respond in kind 以牙还牙
If we speak in anger we will find that people respond in kind.
如果我们带着愤怒说话,我们就会发现人们会以以牙还牙的方式对待我们 。
3.crack down on sb. 打击;镇压
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.
市政厅官员呼吁国内几大手机运营商在奥运会筹备期间帮助打击卖淫和性掮客 。
4.cry foul 鸣不平
English fans, whose country is suffering from a weak pound as well as a high top rate of income tax, cry foul!
本就已经饱受高所得税及英镑疲软之苦的英国球迷当然要为此纷纷鸣不平了 。
adj. 可预知的