Cool MateEscalate 对比 Intensify
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Escalate
前 2000（常见）C1verb
Intensify
前 2000（常见）C1verb
| Escalate | Intensify | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeskəleɪt/","/ˈeskəleɪts/","/ˈeskəleɪtɪd/","/ˈeskəleɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeskəleɪt/","/ˈeskəleɪts/","/ˈeskəleɪtɪd/","/ˈeskəleɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/","/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪz/","/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪd/","/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/","/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪz/","/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪd/","/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ |
| 含义 | To become worse or to make something worse. | To make something stronger or more extreme. |
| 例句 | the **escalating costs** of healthcare | Violence intensified during the night. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | C1 | C1 |
| 词性 | verb | verb |
| 搭配 | escalate tensions, escalate the conflict, escalate a situation, escalate quickly, escalate an issue | greatly, dramatically, rapidly, seem to, tend to, be likely to |
| 反义 | de-escalate, calm, reduce | diminish, reduce, weaken |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'escalator' — they have different meanings., Misused in casual contexts where 'grow' or 'increase' would be better., Omitting the object when saying 'escalate' (e.g., 'The conflict escalated' is correct, but 'The conflict escalates' may lack context). | Using 'intensify' incorrectly with inanimate objects, like 'intensify the chair.', Confusing 'intensify' with 'intensification', which is a different form., Using 'intensify' in past tense incorrectly, such as 'intensified' without context. |
| 用法说明 | Used in contexts where a situation is intensifying, often relating to conflicts or problems. Not suitable for casual conversation unless discussing serious issues. | Use 'intensify' when describing emotions, situations, or actions that become stronger. It fits in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations. |
常见问题：Escalate 对比 Intensify
Escalate和Intensify 有什么区别？
Escalate: To become worse or to make something worse. Intensify: To make something stronger or more extreme.
Escalate和Intensify 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Escalate: C1, Intensify: C1。
Escalate和Intensify 是什么词性？
Escalate: verb, Intensify: verb.
能各给一个例子吗？
Escalate: the **escalating costs** of healthcare Intensify: Violence intensified during the night.
我可以互换使用 Escalate和Intensify 吗？
不总是。Escalate和Intensify 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。