exasperate

exasperate的音标是[ɪkˈzæspəreɪt]，基本翻译是“使愤怒；激怒某人”，速记技巧是：ex（表程度）+ asper（难忍）+ ate（使……）。

exasperate的英文词源为拉丁语exasperatus，意为“激怒”。其变化形式为：过去式exasperated、现在分词exasperating、过去分词exasperated、形容词exasperated。

相关单词：exacerbate（恶化），provoke（激怒），irritate（激怒），exasperating（令人恼火的），exasperation（恼怒），exasperate（激怒），exasperatedly（恼怒地），exasperation（激怒），exasperate（使恼怒），exasperatingly（恼怒地）。

这些单词都与“exasperate”有着相似的含义，表示“使生气”、“使恼怒”的意思。它们在口语和书面语中广泛使用，表达人们感到愤怒、不耐烦或失望的情绪。这些单词的使用可以使语言更加生动和形象，增强表达力。

常用短语：

1. to exacerbate

2. aggravate the situation

3. make matters worse

4. add fuel to the fire

5. stoke the flames

6. worsen the problem

7. make it worse

例句：

1. The failure to take action to alleviate the drought is exacerbating the situation.

2. The news of the accident further aggravated the situation.

3. His rude behavior only added fuel to the fire.

4. The conflict between the two countries has been stoked by recent events.

5. The economic crisis has worsened the already fragile health care system.

6. The delay in payment has made it worse for the company.

7. His stubbornness made everything worse.

英文小作文：

Exasperating Situation

I am writing to express my frustration with a recent situation that has been making my life difficult. A series of events have led to a worsening of my situation, and I am at a loss as to how to handle it.

The situation started with a disagreement with a colleague, which was exacerbated by a series of unexpected events that made it difficult to find solutions. Each new challenge only added fuel to the fire, making matters worse.

The conflict with my colleague has now become a bigger issue, and I am finding it increasingly difficult to maintain my composure. I am at a loss as to how to resolve this issue, and I am starting to feel overwhelmed by the situation.

I am seeking advice on how to handle this exasperating situation, and I am hoping that someone can offer me some guidance on how to turn things around. I am open to any suggestions that could help me find a solution and restore some sense of calm in my life.