crescendo
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/krəˈʃen.dəʊ/ us/krəˈʃen.doʊ/ crescendos
（音乐的）渐强;最强音;（声音的）最高点
a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest
The music reached a crescendo. 乐曲达到了最强音。
（激情、危险或行为）逐渐的增强
an increase in excitement, danger, or action
There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region. 该地区的暴力愈演愈烈。