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escalation

noun

🔊/ˌeskəˈleɪʃn/

🔊/ˌeskəˈleɪʃn/

[countable, uncountable]

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the act of becoming or making something greater, worse, more serious, etc.（使）逐步扩大，不断恶化，加剧
- an escalation in food prices食品价格的不断上涨
- further escalation of the conflict冲突的进一步加剧