以下是"aggravate"与"irritate"在表达"激怒"含义时的用法辨析:
1. 词源差异:
-- Aggravate(源自拉丁语"aggravare"):字面意为"使...加重"
-- Irritate(源自拉丁语"irritare"):原指"刺激、激惹"
2. 核心语义区别:
▶ Aggravate:
-- 强调使负面情况/情绪恶化(渐进式)
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word-vs-word-cn
【Aggravate】 means to make something worse or more severe.
- Research shows that dust can 【aggravate】 lung problems.
【Irritate】 means to annoy.
- His management style 【irritate】 s us.
- Vitamin C, aspirin, and potassium can 【irritate】 the esophagus.