新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

escalate

英  [ˈeskəleɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • 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。

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