to creep up
[phrase form: creep]
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逐渐增加, 缓慢上升
to gradually add to the amount, number, price, etc. of something
例子
The number of COVID-19 cases began to creep up again, prompting authorities to implement safety measures.
COVID-19病例数开始再次缓慢上升，促使当局实施安全措施。
