[] 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。