escalate

动词

1. 1

   升高、加剧、恶化

   The argument escalated into a fight within minutes.

   争执在几分钟内就升高成打架。

2. 2

   使升高、使加剧、扩大

   Both sides refused to escalate the conflict any further.

   双方都不愿再进一步扩大冲突。

3. 3

   上涨、飙升

   Housing prices have escalated sharply over the past decade.

   过去十年房价大幅飙升。

4. 4

   呈报、上报、往上反映职场用语

   If the customer is still unhappy, escalate the case to your supervisor.

   如果客户仍然不满意，就把案子呈报给你的主管。