provocative /prəˈvɑːkətɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of PROVOCATIVE
[more provocative; most provocative]
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: causing discussion, thought, argument, etc.引发讨论的;令人思考的;引起争论的 -
a thoughtful and provocative book/essay/idea思想深刻发人深思的著作/文章/观点
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provocative comments煽动性的评论
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It was one of his more provocative suggestions.这是他更具煽动性的建议之一。
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an intentionally provocative style刻意挑衅的风格
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: causing sexual feelings or excitement : sexy性感的;挑逗的;撩人的