aggravating
UK/'ægrәveitiŋ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Making something worse; annoying
使恶化的；令人恼火的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe -ing adjective of aggravate: 'making worse' or 'annoying.' In law, 'aggravating circumstances' make an offence more serious. See aggravate.
Root grav still carries 18 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His aggravating habit of interrupting drives everyone crazy.
- 2.
The court considered the aggravating circumstances of the crime.