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escalate
英 [ˈeskəleɪt]
[VERB]
escalates , escalating , escalated
1. [I 不及物动词] 使…加剧 , 加剧
If a bad situation escalates or if someone or something escalates it, it becomes greater in size, seriousness, or intensity.
双语例句
例：Both unions and management fear the dispute could escalate.
各工会与资方都害怕争端会加剧。
例：The protests escalated into five days of rioting.
抗议升级为持续5天的暴乱。