to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
使糟糕的情况变得更加困难或令人不快 (shi zaogao de qingkuang biande gengjia kunnan huo lingren bukai)
"I was already late, and to make matters worse, I couldn't find my keys."
"我已经迟到了，更糟的是，我找不到我的钥匙。" (wo yijing chidao le geng zao de shi wo zhaobudao wo de yaoshi)
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
to continue with determination despite obstacles
to attract someone’s interest
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
a clever or innovative idea
