激增 (jī zēng) — to increase rapidly, to surge, to shoot up
Definition
A formal verb for a sudden, sharp rise in quantity or intensity. Stronger and more abrupt than 上涨 (gradual rise), and emphasizes the 'surge' aspect of 飙升.
verb
to increase rapidlyto surgeto shoot up
Examples
- 激增。Zhè ge chéng shì de rén kǒu jìn nián lái jī zēng.The population of this city has surged in recent years.
- ，激增。Chūn jié qián hòu, jī piào de xū qiú huì jī zēng.Around Spring Festival, the demand for air tickets surges.
- 激增，。Zuì jìn gǎn rǎn rén shù jī zēng, dà jiā yào zhù yì fáng hù.Recently, the number of infections has surged; everyone must pay attention to protection.
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