aggravation
noun uk/ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
(TROUBLE)
[ C or U ] (UK also informal aggro [ U ])烦恼;恼人的事
trouble or difficulty
I've been getting a lot of aggravation at work recently. 最近我工作上有很多不顺心的事儿。
I don't need any more aggravation today. 我今天再不想有更多的烦心事了。
I'd complain to the manager but it's not worth the aggravation. 我本想向经理投诉,可为这事儿找麻烦不值得。
(MAKE WORSE)
[ U ] formal(问题或伤口的)恶化
the act of making something such as a problem or injury worse
Rest the affected limb to avoid further aggravation of the condition. 要让受伤的肢体充分休息,以避免情况继续恶化。