V-ERG
（使）扩大;（使）恶化;（使）升级
If a bad situation escalates or if someone or something escalates it, it becomes greater in size, seriousness, or intensity.
例句
Both unions and management fear the dispute could escalate...
工会和管理层都担心争端会恶化。
The protests escalated into five days of rioting...
抗议升级为为期5天的骚乱。