provokes; provoked; provoking
provokes; provoked; provoking
Learner's definition of PROVOKE
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: to cause the occurrence of (a feeling or action) : to make (something) happen激發;引發 -
His remarks provoked both tears and laughter.他的話讓大家又哭又笑。
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His insults were intended to provoke [=start] a fight.他的辱罵是爲了挑起爭鬥。
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The results of the election have provoked [=generated] a lot of discussion.選舉結果引發了許多討論。
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ideas that are likely to provoke [=stimulate] change可能引發變化的想法
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: to cause (a person or animal) to become angry, violent, etc.挑釁,激怒(人或動物) —
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