re-escalate
verb [ I or T ] (also reescalate) uk/ˌriːˈes.kə.leɪt/ us/ˌriːˈes.kə.leɪt/
重新升级
to become or make something become higher, more dangerous, or more serious again, for a second, third, etc. time
We run the risk of seeing violence re-escalate as troops move out.
His action is an international crime and will only reescalate this conflict. 他的行为是国际罪行，只会使这场冲突再次升级。
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- The president's statement may serve to re-escalate the nuclear arms race.
- If the situation reescalates, you may need to seek mediation.
- The sectarian conflict and violence may continue for many years after accords are signed and may later reescalate.