升温

shēngwēn

HSK 5

升温 — shēngwēn

1. to rise in temperature; to become warmer

   最近气温开始升温，我们可以把厚外套收起来了。 zuìjìn qìwēn kāishǐ shēngwēn wǒmen kěyǐ bǎ hòu wàitào shōu qǐlái le — The temperature has started to rise recently; we can put away the heavy coats.

2. (fig.) to intensify; to heat up (e.g., a situation); to escalate; to get a boost

   随着选战临近，竞争氛围在不断升温。 suízhe xuǎnzhàn línjìn jìngzhēng fēnwéi zài bùduàn shēngwēn — As the election approaches, the competitive atmosphere keeps heating up.