exacerbated
US /ɪɡˈzæs.ər.beɪ.tɪd/
UK /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪ.tɪd/
动词
加剧, 恶化
to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse
示例:
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The new policy only exacerbated the existing social tensions.
新政策只会加剧现有的社会紧张局势。
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His rude comments exacerbated the already tense atmosphere.
他粗鲁的评论加剧了本已紧张的气氛。