provoking

英 [prə'vəʊkɪŋ]美 [prə'vokɪŋ]

adj. 刺激的；令人生气的，激怒人的

v. 激怒；挑拨；诱发（provoke的ing形式）

英文词源

provoking (adj.)

1520s, "that incites or instigates," present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning "irritating, frustrating" is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.

双语例句

1. This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking film.

这部电影令人捧腹，却又发人深省。

来自柯林斯例句

2. These are thought - provoking questions.

这些问题可以诱导大家去思考.

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3. The remarks are meaningful and thought - provoking.

语颇隽永,耐人寻味.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. The administration clearly decided there was no mileage in provoking a huge row with Congress.

显然，政府认定和国会大起冲突是没有好处的。

来自柯林斯例句

5. You will avoid provoking belligerent vessels that may sight you.

要避免对任何发现你们的敌舰进行挑衅.

来自辞典例句

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