The White House response to the Porter revelations only made matters worse.

白宫对波特丑闻的回应可以说是火上浇油。

Its suffering was more than they could bear. And the situation in the West made matters worse.

它所带来的痛苦超出了人们能够承受的范围，西部的情况使局面更为糟糕。

These latest events are likely to make matters worse.

这些最新的事件可能会使事情变得更糟。

Another system named Laura could make matters worse.

另一场风暴“劳拉”可能会令事态加剧。

To make matters worse, Hurricane Florence is moving slowly.

更糟糕的是，飓风“弗洛伦斯”移动缓慢。

Authorities say a widespread " COVID-fatigue" is making matters worse.

当局表示，一种大规模的“冠状病毒疲劳”现象正在使情况变得更糟。

To make matters worse, there is a propane shortage in the mid-west.

更糟的是，中西部地区面临丙烷短缺。

To make matters worse, Tropical Storm Grace swept through overnight.

更糟糕的是，热带风暴格蕾丝在一夜之间席卷全国。

Around half million people are without power, making matters worse.

目前有约50万人供电受到影响，使情况变得更糟。

And to make matters worse, the bamboo leaves are frozen solid.

而更糟的情况是竹叶被冻住了。

But if done wrong, experts say, it could make matters worse.

但专家说，如果使用不当，这可能会使事情变得更糟。

She says military strikes against Syria would only make matters worse.

她表示，军事袭击叙利亚只会令事态更糟糕。

To make matters worse, lionfish have no predators in these Western waters.

更糟糕的是，在这些西部水域没有狮子鱼的捕食者。

But at every turn, he has taken steps to make matters worse.

但每到关键时刻，他都会出来添乱。

Making matters worse, many analysts now point fingers of blame at Germany.

更加糟糕的是许多分析家现在都将矛头指向了德国。

And to make matters worse, they walk further and further into the forest.

更糟糕的是，他们越走越深。

Observers say competition for low-paying jobs drives down wages and makes matters worse.

观察人士说，对低薪工作的竞争会降低工资水平，使事情变得更糟。

Making matters worse was that neither machine was compatible with the Apple II.

更糟糕的是，这两款机器与Apple II都不兼容。

To make matters worse, high winds and heavy snow can break limbs off trees.

更糟糕的是，大风大雪会让树枝断裂。

And, to make matters worse, they don't speak English but German among themselves.

更糟的是，他们彼此之间不用英语交谈，而是用德语。