Escalation Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɛskəˈɫeɪʃən

es-kuh-LAY-shun

UK

ˌɛskɐlˈeɪʃən

es-kuh-LAY-shun

释义

An increase in intensity, seriousness, or scope, especially in a conflict or situation. It often means things are becoming more severe or dangerous.

用法与细微差别

Mostly formal or technical; commonly used with 'conflict', 'violence', 'tensions', 'costs'. Not used for physical climbing ('escalator' is unrelated). Implies a stepwise or noticeable increase.

• Spanish: escalada - aumento (de conflicto)
• Portuguese (BR): escalada - aumento (conflito)
• Portuguese (PT): escalada - aumento (conflito)
• Chinese (Simplified): 升级 (加剧)
• Chinese (Traditional): 升級 (加劇)
• Hindi: वृद्धि (विवाद या स्थिति में)
• Arabic: تصعيد
• Bengali: বৃদ্ধি - অবনতি (পরিস্থিতি বা দ্বন্দ্বের)
• Russian: эскалация - обострение - усиление
• Japanese: 激化 - エスカレーション
• Vietnamese: leo thang - sự tăng nhanh
• Korean: 격화 - 상승
• Turkish: tırmanma - artış (bir durumun ciddiyetinde)
• Urdu: شدت اختیار کرنا - اضافہ
• Indonesian: eskalasi - peningkatan (dalam situasi atau konflik)

例句

The escalation of the conflict worried everyone.

basic

We want to prevent any escalation of violence.

basic

There was a sudden escalation in prices last year.

basic

If we don't talk, this could lead to an escalation of problems.

natural

Management is concerned about the escalation of costs on this project.

natural

We saw a rapid escalation in online scams during the pandemic.

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