1. | ~ sth 激起;引起;引发to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect |
The announcement provoked a storm of protest. 这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。 | |
The article was intended to provoke discussion. 这篇文章旨在引发讨论。 | |
Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people. 乳制品可能会引起某些人的过敏反应。 |
2. | ~ sb (into sth/into doing sth).~ sb to do sth 挑衅;激怒;刺激to say or do sth that you know will annoy sb so that they react in an angry way |
The lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant. 律师声称,他的当事人是受到被告的挑衅才采取暴力行动的。 | |
Be careful what you say─he's easily provoked. 说话要小心,他这个人一惹就火儿。 |