新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

aggravate

英  [ˈæɡrəveɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • aggravates , aggravating , aggravated

    1[T 及物动词] 使恶化

    If someone or something aggravates a situation, they make it worse.

    近义词

    exacerbate

    双语例句

    例:

    Stress and lack of sleep can aggravate the situation.

    紧张和缺少睡眠会使情况恶化。

    例:

    irritants which cause or aggravate eczema.

    导致或加重湿疹的刺激物。

    2[T 及物动词] 使恼火

    If someone or something aggravates you, they make you annoyed.

    近义词

    annoy

    双语例句

    例:

    What aggravates you most about this country?

    这个国家最让你恼火的是什么?