aggravation
US /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
烦恼, 加重, 恶化
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or irritated
示例:
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The constant delays caused him a lot of aggravation.
持续的延误给他带来了很多烦恼。
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Dealing with bureaucracy is a major aggravation.
处理官僚主义是一件令人非常恼火的事情。
2.
加剧, 恶化
an act or instance of making a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious
示例:
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His refusal to apologize was an aggravation of the situation.
他拒绝道歉使情况恶化。
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The new policy led to the aggravation of existing social tensions.
新政策导致现有社会紧张局势的加剧。