His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.他失业后,经济问题更是雪上加霜。
The decision to escalate UN involvement has been made in the hopes of a swift end to the hostilities.已决定加大联合国介入的力度,以期尽快结束敌对。
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。