| 单词 | raise the ante |
| 释义 | raise the anteidiom1 : to raise the cost or price The popular actor first demanded twice the salary offered him but then kept raising the ante. 2 : to increase the risk or possible harm that could result from something —often + on The new law raises the ante on people who cheat on their taxes. 3 : to set a higher standard or goal —often + on The film raises the ante on special effects. |
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