exacerbate
Significado: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more intense.
Exacerbate is one of the most commonly tested advanced vocabulary words and is essential for academic writing. It is used exclusively for things that are already bad — you exacerbate a problem, not a solution. It is often confused with 'exasperate' (to annoy intensely), which is a different word entirely. Common collocations include 'exacerbate the problem,' 'exacerbate tensions,' 'exacerbate inequality,' and 'further exacerbate.'
Ejemplos
- The drought was exacerbated by record-breaking temperatures throughout the summer months. 整个夏季破纪录的高温加剧了旱情。La sequía se vio agravada por las temperaturas récord registradas durante todo el verano.夏の間の記録的な高温が干ばつをさらに悪化させました。여름 내내 계속된 기록적인 고온이 가뭄을 더욱 악화시켰습니다.
- Critics argued that the government's austerity measures would only exacerbate existing inequalities. 批评者认为政府的紧缩措施只会加剧现有的不平等。Los críticos argumentaron que las medidas de austeridad del gobierno solo agravarían las desigualdades existentes.批評家たちは、政府の緊縮政策は既存の不平等を悪化させるだけだと主張しました。비평가들은 정부의 긴축 정책이 기존의 불평등을 악화시킬 뿐이라고 주장했습니다.
- Lack of sleep tends to exacerbate symptoms of anxiety and depression. 睡眠不足往往会加重焦虑和抑郁的症状。La falta de sueño tiende a exacerbar los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión.睡眠不足は不安やうつの症状を悪化させる傾向があります。수면 부족은 불안과 우울 증상을 악화시키는 경향이 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin exacerbare (to irritate, provoke), from ex- (thoroughly) and acerbare (to make harsh), from acerbus (harsh, bitter). It entered English in the mid-17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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