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escalator

/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/

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noun

自动扶梯，扶梯.

Anything that escalates.

Examples :

"The argument quickly became an escalator to a shouting match, with each side raising their voices louder and more aggressively. "

这场争论迅速演变成了一场自动扶梯式的口角，双方都越说越大声，越来越具攻击性。

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noun

自动扶梯，扶手电梯.

A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

Examples :

"The escalator carried the students quickly to the second floor of the school. "

自动扶梯很快地把学生们送到了学校的二楼。

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noun

自动扶梯，扶梯.

An upward or progressive course.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The new promotion felt like an escalator, quickly carrying her career upwards." "

这次升职就像自动扶梯，迅速将她的事业向上推进。

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noun

自动扶梯条款，物价调整条款

An escalator clause.

Examples :

"They agreed to a cost-of-living escalator."

他们同意加入一项生活费用自动调整条款.

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