aggravation
US /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
煩惱, 加重, 惡化
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or irritated
範例:
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The constant delays caused him a lot of aggravation.
持續的延誤給他帶來了很多煩惱。
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Dealing with bureaucracy is a major aggravation.
處理官僚主義是一件令人非常惱火的事情。
2.
加劇, 惡化
an act or instance of making a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious
範例:
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His refusal to apologize was an aggravation of the situation.
他拒絕道歉使情況惡化。
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The new policy led to the aggravation of existing social tensions.
新政策導致現有社會緊張局勢的加劇。