provoke v.
1.激起，引起，引发
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.
这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。
The article was intended to provoke discussion.
这篇文章旨在引发讨论。
2.挑衅，激怒，刺激
The lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant.
律师声称，他的当事人是受到被告的挑衅才采取暴力行动的。
Be careful what you say， he is easily provoked.
说话要小心，他这个人一惹就火。

provocative adj.
1.煽动性的，激起争端的
a provocative act
煽动性的行为
2.引诱的
a provocative smile
撩人的一笑

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