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词汇 provoke
释义
provoke
verb [ T ] uk/prəˈvəʊk/ us/prəˈvoʊk/
(CAUSE REACTION)
C2 激起,引起(尤指负面反应)
to cause a reaction, especially a negative one
The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry. 物价上涨的预测已经引发了强烈抗议。
Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat. 检测结果引发了对反应堆可能过热的担忧。
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  • Her manifest lack of interest in the project has provoked severe criticism.
  • The release from prison of two of the terrorists has provoked a public outcry.
  • These murders have provoked outrage across the country.
  • We have no intention of launching a pre-emptive strike, but we will retaliate if provoked.
  • The prime minister's speech provoked an angry response from the shadow cabinet.
(MAKE ANGRY)
C2 激怒,挑衅
to make or try to make a person or an animal angry
It was a vicious-looking dog and I didn't want to provoke it. 那只狗看起来很凶,我可不想招惹它。
He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked. 他分明想攻击我,但我就是不生气。
I was provoked into the argument. 我被激怒,于是吵了起来。
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