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aggravation

UK/ˌægrə'veɪʃn/US/ægrә'veiʃәn/
C2

Definitions

n.

The act of making something worse

加重,恶化

n.

A feeling of annoyance; something annoying

恼火;烦心事

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ag-to, toward
+
gravheavy, serious, weighty
+
-ationsuffix
=aggravation

The noun of aggravate: the making-worse, or the annoyance that results. Transparent derivation; see aggravate.

Root grav still carries 18 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The aggravation of the dispute led to a strike.

  • 2.

    Dealing with the paperwork was a constant aggravation.

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