•The decision to escalate UN involvement has been taken in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.已决定加大联合国介入的程度，以期尽快结束战争。

•His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.他失业后，经济问题更是雪上加霜。

•The escalating rate of inflation will almost certainly bring escalating prices.通货膨胀率的不断上升几乎肯定会导致物价攀升。