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aggravate

/æɡrəveɪt/

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to make a problem or condition worse

使恶化；加重

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Running too soon could aggravate your knee injury.
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太早恢复跑步可能会加重你的膝伤。
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Pronunciation: /æɡrəveɪt/

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