aggravate

US /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
UK /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
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1.

加重, 使恶化

make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious

:
The loud music began to aggravate his headache.
嘈杂的音乐开始加重他的头痛。
His constant complaining only served to aggravate the situation.
他不停的抱怨只会加剧局势。
2.

惹恼, 激怒

annoy or exasperate (someone), especially persistently

:
His constant interruptions began to aggravate me.
他不停的打断开始惹恼我。
Don't aggravate your mother with your whining.
别用你的抱怨惹恼你妈妈。