aggravate

 

aggravate

= to make a situation worse 

The heavy rain last night aggravated the flooding on the coast of the town.

昨晚的大雨加劇了鎮上海岸的洪水。

The construction work nearby aggravated the traffic situation, causing delays for commuters.

附近的施工使交通情況惡化，造成通勤族的延誤。

Not getting enough sleep can aggravate anxiety, leading to increased stress levels.

睡眠不足會加劇焦慮，導致壓力增加。

Injury to the same area can aggravate existing pain, making recovery more challenging.

同一部位的受傷會使既有的疼痛惡化，讓復原更加困難。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "aggravate":

Synonyms: 

Worsen

Intensify

Amplify

Heighten

Antonyms:

Alleviate 

Ease

Soothe

Reduce

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01. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "aggravate"?

A) The loud music seemed to aggravate her headache.

B) He tried to aggravate his skills through practice.

C) The calm weather helped to aggravate the tension in the room.

D) She wanted to aggravate her relationship with her friends.

02. What does the verb "aggravate" mean?

A) make worse

B) fix completely

C) feel surprised

D) give a present