| 词汇 | escalate | 
| 释义 | escalate  verb uk/ˈes.kə.leɪt/ us/ˈes.kə.leɪt/  [ I or T ](使)增强;(使)扩大;(使)加剧;(使)恶化  to become or make something become greater or more serious  His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed. 他失业后,经济问题更是雪上加霜。   The row could escalate into full-blown conflict.  The decision to escalate UN involvement has been made in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities. 已决定加大联合国介入的力度,以期尽快结束敌对。   The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices. 通货膨胀率的不断上升几乎肯定会导致物价攀升。  Synonyms: increase intensify Opposite: de-escalate 
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