to provoke
01
激起, 引发
to give rise to a certain reaction or feeling, particularly suddenly
Transitive: to provoke a reaction or feeling
例子
The unexpected news had the power to provoke a range of emotions, from surprise to disbelief.
意外的消息有激起一系列情绪的力量，从惊讶到怀疑。
His thoughtless comment managed to provoke anger among the members of the team.
他轻率的评论成功地激起了团队成员之间的愤怒。
02
挑衅, 激发
to intentionally stimulate or encourage someone's thoughts, actions, or emotions
Transitive: to provoke thoughts or intellect
例子
The teacher used thought-provoking questions to provoke critical thinking and discussion.
老师用发人深省的问题来激发批判性思维和讨论。
The scientist 's groundbreaking research aimed to provoke a shift in our understanding of the natural world.
这位科学家的开创性研究旨在激发我们对自然世界理解的转变。
03
挑衅, 激怒
to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry
Transitive: to provoke sb
例子
His sarcastic remarks were meant to provoke his sister, but she remained unfazed.
他讽刺的言论是为了激怒他的妹妹，但她依然不为所动。
The constant teasing began to provoke him, leading to a heated argument with his classmates.
不断的嘲笑开始激怒他，导致与同学发生激烈争论。
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