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激起, 引发
to give rise to a certain reaction or feeling, particularly suddenly
及物动词
- The unexpected news had the power to provoke a range of emotions, from surprise to disbelief.
意外的消息有激起一系列情绪的力量，从惊讶到怀疑。
- His thoughtless comment managed to provoke anger among the members of the team.
他轻率的评论成功地激起了团队成员之间的愤怒。
- The controversial artwork was intended to provoke thought and discussion about societal norms.
这件有争议的艺术品旨在引发对社会规范的思考和讨论。
- The sudden change in weather could provoke anxiety in those with a fear of storms.
天气的突然变化可能会引发那些害怕风暴的人的焦虑。
- The comedian's sharp wit could easily provoke laughter even in the most serious audiences.
这位喜剧演员的敏锐机智可以轻易激起即使是最严肃的观众的笑声。
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挑衅, 激发
to intentionally stimulate or encourage someone's thoughts, actions, or emotions
及物动词
- The teacher used thought-provoking questions to provoke critical thinking and discussion.
老师用发人深省的问题来激发批判性思维和讨论。
- The scientist's groundbreaking research aimed to provoke a shift in our understanding of the natural world.
这位科学家的开创性研究旨在激发我们对自然世界理解的转变。
- The challenging puzzle was designed to provoke problem-solving skills and mental agility.
这个具有挑战性的谜题旨在激发解决问题的能力和思维敏捷性。
- Her artwork aimed to provoke contemplation.
她的艺术作品旨在引发沉思。
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挑衅, 激怒
to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry
及物动词
- His sarcastic remarks were meant to provoke his sister, but she remained unfazed.
他讽刺的言论是为了激怒他的妹妹，但她依然不为所动。
- The constant teasing began to provoke him, leading to a heated argument with his classmates.
不断的嘲笑开始激怒他，导致与同学发生激烈争论。
- The mischievous student would often provoke the teacher by challenging the rules in class.
那个调皮的学生经常通过在课堂上挑战规则来激怒老师。
- It was clear that the journalist's intent was to provoke the interviewee with controversial questions.
很明显，记者的意图是用有争议的问题激怒受访者。
- The opposing teams engaged in trash talk, attempting to provoke each other before the big game.
opposing teams engaged in trash talk, attempting to provoke each other before the big game.