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aggravating

🇬🇧 UK/'ægrәveitiŋ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Making a situation worse; causing irritation or annoyance.

使情况恶化的;令人恼火的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
agto, toward
+
gravheavy, serious
+
atto make, having
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=aggravating

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The constant noise is aggravating and affects concentration.

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