1. Escalating worldwide demand for corn has led to a sharp increase in the market price of corn, and corn prices are likely to remain high. 全球对玉米需求的不断增长导致了玉米市场价格的急剧上涨，而玉米价格很可能继续保持在高位。
2. Now, Africa's largest economy is facing a food crisis as major tomato fields have been destroyed by an insect, leading to a nationwide shortage and escalating prices. 现在，非洲最大的经济体正面临着一场粮食危机，非洲主要的番茄田被一种昆虫毁坏，导致全国范围内的番茄短缺，番茄价格不断上涨。
3. You are escalating the self-discipline. 你在升级你的自我约束。
4. The exercises in both countries point to escalating tensions. 叙以两国进行演习表明紧张关系升级。
5. None made a jot of difference to escalating wage agreements. 但在免于形成高工资协议上毫无效果。
