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aggravate

🇬🇧 UK/ægrəveɪt/🇺🇸 US/'ægrәveit/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To make a problem, injury, or bad situation worse; to annoy or irritate someone

加重,使恶化;激怒,使烦恼

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
agto, toward
+
gravheavy, serious
+
ateto make, having
=aggravate

Common Collocations

  • 1.aggravate the situation使局势恶化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Stress can aggravate existing health conditions significantly.

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