rack something up

Related to word: rack

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to gradually accumulate more points, profits, and similar gains.

    不斷累積(得分或利潤);累計;聚集

    • He racked up points throughout the competition, ultimately winning the championship.

      他在整個比賽中不斷累積分數,最終贏得了冠軍。

    • The company has racked up a considerable profit over the past few years.

      這家公司在過去幾年中累積了可觀的利潤。

    • She has racked up awards in extracurricular activities, showcasing her exceptional talents.

      她在課外活動中累積了許多獎項,展示了她非凡的才華。

  2. to raise something like a rent or price, often by an amount perceived as excessive.

    (尤其是過度地)增加或提高(租金、價格等)

    • The landlord racked up the rent excessively, leaving tenants dissatisfied.

      房東過度提高了租金,讓房客感到不滿。

    • As demand skyrocketed, the sellers racked up prices continuously.

      隨著需求飆升,賣家不斷提高價格。

    • They shouldn't rack up these fees arbitrarily, or they'll risk losing customers.

      他們不應該隨意提高這些費用,否則可能會失去客戶。