provocative
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you describe something as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make people react angrily or argue against it. 挑衅的
He has made a string of outspoken and sometimes provocative speeches in recent years. 他最近几年做了一系列直言不讳的、有时带有挑衅的演说。
2. ADJ If you describe someone's clothing or behaviour as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make someone feel sexual desire. 挑逗的
Some adolescents might be more sexually mature and provocative than others. 有些青少年可能比其他人在性方面是更成熟、更挑逗的。
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provocative /prəˈvɒkətɪv/
剑桥词典
provocative adjective (CAUSING THOUGHT)
causing thought about interesting subjects
引发思考的,启发性的
The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness. 这个节目将以启发性的眼光详细审视无家可归这个问题。
provocative adjective (MAKE ANGRY)
causing an angry reaction , usually intentionally
(通常指故意地)使人生气的,挑衅的,煽动的
a provocative question /remark 挑衅性的问题/评论
In a deliberately provocative speech , she criticized the whole system of government . 在一次有意挑衅的演说中,她把整个政府体制批判了一番。
provocative adjective (SEXUAL)
If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire .
(行为或衣服)挑逗性的
She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way. 她挑逗地慢慢向前弯下身。 返回 provocative