aggravate
US /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
UK /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
1.
加重, 使惡化
make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious
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The loud music began to aggravate his headache.
嘈雜的音樂開始加重他的頭痛。
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His constant complaining only served to aggravate the situation.
他不停的抱怨只會加劇局勢。
2.
惹惱, 激怒
annoy or exasperate (someone), especially persistently
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His constant interruptions began to aggravate me.
他不停的打斷開始惹惱我。
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Don't aggravate your mother with your whining.
別用你的抱怨惹惱你媽媽。