“持续升温”
用英语怎么说？

In an exclusive interview with TIME, a top military commander discussed the intense preparations required to prevent a potential conflict with China. As geopolitical rivalries intensify in the Indo-Pacific, the admiral emphasized that deterrence is the key to maintaining peace. The United States must strike a balance between strong military readiness and open communication channels with Beijing. He noted that even minor misunderstandings in contested waters could escalate rapidly into a full-scale crisis. While China continues to modernize its naval forces, the U.S. and its regional allies are closely monitoring maritime activities. The goal is to avoid war through strength, ensuring that international shipping lanes remain open and secure for global trade, even as tensions continue to simmer.

在接受《时代》周刊的专访时，一位高级军事指挥官讨论了为防止与中国发生潜在冲突而进行的密集准备。随着印太地区地缘政治竞争的加剧，这位海军上将强调，威慑是维持和平的关键。美国必须在强大的军事准备与同北京保持开放的沟通渠道之间达成平衡。他指出，在争议水域即使是微小的误解也可能会迅速升级为全面危机。尽管中国继续推进其海军力量现代化，美国及其地区盟友仍在密切监视海上活动。其目标是通过实力避免战争，确保国际航道对全球贸易保持开放和安全，即便紧张局势仍在持续升温。