escalation

escalation的音标为[ɪˈskeɪleɪʃn]，基本翻译为“逐步升级；逐步扩大”。

速记技巧：可以结合上下文语境，利用词根记忆法将其记为“escal（梯子）+ ation（动作）→一步步爬梯子→升级”。

Escalation的英文词源可以追溯到拉丁语中的“escalare”，意为“上升，升高”。它的变化形式包括“escalation”、“escalator”、“escalate”、“escalate to”等。

相关单词：

Escalator（自动扶梯）：一种垂直升降的交通工具，源于“escalate”和“to”的组合，表示“提升到”的意思。

Escalate（提升，增强）：表示使某物或某事变得更好或更强大，源于“escalate to”或“escalate with”。

Rise（上升）：与“escalation”有相似的含义，表示某物或某事逐渐上升或增加。

Ascend（上升，攀登）：表示向上移动或攀爬，与“escalation”有相似的含义。

Increase（增加）：表示数量、规模、价值等的增加，与“escalation”有相似的含义。

此外，“escalation”还可以引申为逐步升级、加剧的意思，例如在军事冲突、贸易争端等情况下可能会出现逐步升级的情况。同时，“escalation”也可以指代某种趋势或动向的升级，例如气候变化问题中的“气候变化加剧”。总之，“escalation”是一个具有丰富含义的词汇，在各种语境下都有着广泛的应用。

常用短语：

1. escalate the conflict

2. escalate tensions

3. escalate the situation

4. escalate the crisis

5. escalate the problem

6. escalate the conflict further

7. escalate the conflict to a new level

双语例句：

1. The conflict has been escalating for months, with both sides digging in their heels. （冲突持续升级数月，双方都在坚守阵地。）

2. The situation has been steadily escalating, and now we need to take action quickly. （局势一直在逐步升级，现在我们需要迅速采取行动。）

3. The crisis has been escalating, and now we must find a solution quickly. （危机一直在升级，现在我们必须尽快找到解决办法。）

英文小作文：

标题：Escalating Conflict: The Dangers of Ignoring the Problem

In today"s world, conflicts often escalate quickly, leading to greater harm and loss. When a conflict begins to heat up, it"s important to take action quickly and decisively to prevent it from escalating further. However, it"s also essential to understand the root causes of the conflict and work towards a peaceful solution.

Ignoring the problem will only make it worse, leading to greater tensions and potential for violence. By taking a proactive approach and working towards a peaceful solution, we can help prevent conflicts from escalating further and ensure that we are doing everything we can to maintain peace and stability in our communities and world.