to escalate
01
加剧, 升级
to make something become much worse or more intense
Transitive: to escalate a situation
例子
Ignoring the initial signs of conflict can escalate the situation.
忽视冲突的最初迹象可能会加剧局势。
Failure to address the issue promptly may escalate tensions within the community.
未能及时解决这个问题可能会加剧社区内的紧张局势。
02
升级, 恶化
to become much worse or more intense
Intransitive
例子
Misunderstandings can quickly escalate if not addressed early.
如果不尽早解决，误解可能会迅速升级。
Ongoing conflicts are currently escalating in the troubled region.
当前冲突在问题地区正在升级。
词汇树
escalation
escalator
escalate
escal
