v. 使加重;使恶化 ≈ improve
v. 惹怒,激怒 ≈ irritate
aggravation
n. 恶化,加剧,严峻
n. 愤怒,气恼
Their money problems were further aggravated by a rise in interest rates.
由于利率上调,他们的财务问题更加严重。
What really aggravates me is the way she won’t listen. 让我大为生气的是她不听。
BrE /ˈæɡrəveɪt/
NAmE /ˈæɡrəveɪt/