up the ante
US /ʌp ðɪ ˈænti/
UK /ʌp ðɪ ˈænti/
1.
提高赌注, 增加筹码
to increase the demands, risks, or stakes in a situation
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The company decided to up the ante by offering a higher salary to attract top talent.
公司决定通过提供更高的薪水来提高赌注，以吸引顶尖人才。
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The politician tried to up the ante by making even bolder promises.
这位政客试图通过做出更大胆的承诺来提高赌注。