exacerbates
US /ɪɡˈzæs.ər.beɪts/
UK /ɪɡˈzæs.ər.beɪts/
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 exacerbates the existing inequalities.
新政策只会加剧现有的不平等。
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His rude comments exacerbated the tension in the room.
他粗鲁的评论加剧了房间里的紧张气氛。