英语单词

provoking是什么意思

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

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