worsenKK [ˈwɝsən] ｜ /ˈwɝsən/
GEPT 中高級
C1verb
to become worse or to make something worse, often used to describe a situation rather than a person’s health or feelings
The heavy rainstorm worsened the traffic congestion, causing gridlock on the highways.
惡化；變得更糟
C1verb
to make something worse, often used to describe a situation rather than a person’s health or feelings
The heavy rainfall is expected to worsen the flooding in low-lying areas.
使惡化；加劇