aggravate /ˈæɡrəveit/ vt. 1.加重，加剧，使恶化：His bad temper was aggravated by his headache. 头痛使他的脾气更坏了。［考句］ The financial problem of this company is further aggravated by the rise in interest rates.该公司的财务状况因银行利息的增加更加恶化。2.(口语)激怒，使恼火： If he aggravates me any more, I shall hit him. 要是他再让我恼火的话，我就要揍他了。