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.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 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