aggravate - COCO

📢 音标

/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

📝 词性

verb

📖 中文含义

使恶化,加剧;激怒

💡 易记方式

�(联想记忆):联想“agg-”像“again(再次)”,“grav”像“gravity(重力,严重)”,合起来就是“再次使其变严重”,即“加剧、恶化”.

🔗 常用搭配

aggravate the situation/problem/pain;aggravate sb.

📚 例句

His constant complaints only served to aggravate the tense situation in the office. 他不断的抱怨只会加剧办公室里的紧张局势.

Pollution can aggravate respiratory conditions like asthma. 污染会加剧哮喘等呼吸系统疾病.