
aggravated
词源
源自拉丁语 'aggravare',由 'ad-'(向)和 'gravis'(重)组成,字面意思是'使更重'。16世纪进入英语,最初指'使负担更重',后演变为'使情况恶化'。
adjective
❶ 指情况或问题变得更加严重或恶化,通常是由于某些负面因素导致。
“The lack of rain aggravated the drought situation.”
(缺雨加剧了干旱的情况。)
“His comments only aggravated the conflict between the two parties.”
(他的言论只会加剧双方之间的冲突。)
❶ 在法律上,指犯罪行为因某些因素(如使用武器或针对弱势群体)而变得更加严重。
“He was charged with aggravated assault for attacking the elderly man.”
(他因袭击老人而被控加重攻击罪。)
“The robbery became an aggravated felony because a weapon was used.”
(由于使用了武器,这起抢劫案变成了加重重罪。)
verb
❶ 使某种负面情况变得更糟或更严重,通常指问题、疾病或冲突等。
“Scratching the rash will only aggravate the itching.”
(抓挠皮疹只会让瘙痒更加严重。)
“The new policy aggravated the economic crisis.”
(新政策加剧了经济危机。)
❶ 激怒或惹恼某人,使其情绪更加负面。
“His arrogant attitude aggravated everyone in the meeting.”
(他傲慢的态度惹恼了会议中的每个人。)
“The constant interruptions aggravated the speaker.”
(不断的打断激怒了演讲者。)
常见短语
aggravated assault — 法律术语,指比普通攻击更严重的攻击行为,通常涉及使用武器或造成严重伤害。
“The defendant was convicted of aggravated assault for attacking the victim with a knife.”
(被告因用刀袭击受害者而被判加重攻击罪。)
aggravated circumstances — 指使犯罪行为更加严重的因素,如预谋、残忍手段或针对特定人群等。
“The judge considered the defendant's prior record as aggravated circumstances.”
(法官将被告的前科视为加重情节。)