升级 shēnɡjí verb ① (指等级) go up a grade ▸ 考试及格的学生将升级。 Pupils who pass this test will be promoted to the next grade. ▸ 该软件需要不断升级。 This software needs to be upgraded constantly. ▸ 他已经升级为将军。 He has been promoted to general. ② (指严重性) escalate ▸ 不断升级的紧张关系 mounting tension ▸ 阻止战争的升级 prevent the escalation of war |