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escalate

/ɛskəleɪt/

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to become more serious or greater in amount

升级；加剧

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The dispute could escalate if neither side agrees to talk.

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如果双方都不肯谈，争端可能进一步升级。

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Pronunciation: /ɛskəleɪt/

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