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源自法语 'escalade'(攀登),后演变为动词 'escalate',表示逐步上升或加剧。
❶ 指情况或问题逐渐变得更严重、更激烈或更紧张,常用于描述冲突、成本或紧张局势的升级。
“The conflict is escalating rapidly, with both sides refusing to back down.”
(冲突正在迅速升级,双方都不肯让步。)
“The cost of living keeps escalating, making it harder for families to afford basic necessities.”
(生活成本不断上升,使得家庭更难负担基本生活必需品。)
escalating costs — 指不断上升的成本或费用,常用于描述经济或商业环境中价格或支出的持续增加。
“The project was delayed due to escalating costs of materials.”
(由于材料成本的不断上升,项目被推迟了。)
escalating conflict — 指冲突或争端逐渐变得更加严重或激烈,通常用于描述政治、军事或社会矛盾的发展。
“The international community is concerned about the escalating conflict in the region.”
(国际社会对该地区不断升级的冲突表示担忧。)