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激发；引发 -
His remarks provoked both tears and laughter.他的话让大家又哭又笑。
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His insults were intended to provoke [=start] a fight.他的辱骂是为了挑起争斗。
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The results of the election have provoked [=generated] a lot of discussion.选举结果引发了许多讨论。
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ideas that are likely to provoke [=stimulate] change可能引发变化的想法
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: to cause (a person or animal) to become angry, violent, etc.挑衅，激怒（人或动物） —
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