Level730
verb (動詞)
aggravate
悪化させる、いらいらさせる
💡 Usage & Nuance:
問題、状況、あるいは症状を悪化させるという意味で（Part 7の医療関連の通知やビジネス課題の報告書など）使われます。状況がより悪くなることを示唆します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
worsen
exacerbate
intensify
📝 Business Examples
Poor working conditions can aggravate stress among employees.
劣悪な労働条件は従業員のストレスを悪化させることがある。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "aggravate"
The recent policy changes are likely to _______ the existing economic challenges.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「既存の経済的課題を悪化させる」が文脈に合います。
English: The policy changes are expected to make the current problems worse.
English: The policy changes are expected to make the current problems worse.
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