| 释义 |
escalatees·ca·late /ˈɛskəleɪt / verb [intransitive, transitive] - (to cause something) to become stronger or more serious（使）加剧，变严重◆The demonstrations are escalating into violent protest in several cities.几个城市中的游行示威正升级成暴力抗议。
- (to cause something) to become greater or higher; to increase（使）扩大，升高；增加◆The cost of housing has escalated in recent years.房价近年来上涨了。 SYN rise
▸ es·ca·la·tion /ˌɛskəˈleɪʃn / noun [countable, uncountable] |