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escalation

/ɛskəleɪʃən/

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an increase in the seriousness or size of a conflict or problem

升级；加剧

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Both sides called for talks to prevent an escalation of the dispute.

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双方都呼吁谈判，以防争端升级。

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Pronunciation: /ɛskəleɪʃən/

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