[] to increase, often in a way that causes worry上升；增加◆Pressure is mounting for tax allowances on childcare.对儿童医疗实行税收优惠的呼声越来越高。◆Mounting debts are adding to the company's problems.日益增加的债务给公司处境雪上加霜。●ˌmount ˈupto increase gradually in size and quantity缓慢增加◆Meanwhile, my debts were mounting up.同时，我的债务还在不断增加。