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Aggravates Meaning in English

word · lemma: aggravate

ˈæɡɹəˌveɪts
AG-ruh-vayts
ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪts
AG-ruh-vayts

释义

To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse or more severe.

用法与细微差别

Mostly formal or semi-formal; common in medical, legal, and technical contexts. Not to be confused with 'annoys'—'aggravates' in modern English almost always means to make something worse, not to irritate someone.

例句

Loud noise aggravates my headache.

basic

Smoking aggravates lung problems.

basic

Cold weather aggravates her arthritis.

basic

Stress only aggravates the situation, so try to relax.

natural

Her comments just aggravate the argument.

natural

Doing nothing aggravates the problem even more.

natural