vt.使逐步升级,使逐步上升,乘自动梯上升
vi.逐步上升,(战争)逐步升级,逐步扩大,像乘自动梯上升
Conditions are still very tense and the fighting could escalate at any time.
局势仍然非常紧张,战斗随时可能升级。
Costs can escalate terrifyingly.
成本的上涨速度会很惊人。
Ground rents are likely to escalate over time.
地租以后可能会逐渐上涨。