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provocative adj.挑衅的；煽动的；激怒的；刺激的n.刺激物 The action, thought, or feeling is often a desired one, called forth on purpose. In fact, provocative is often used to describe actions or ways of dressing that cause sexual feelings. But provocative things can also call forth something unwanted: "She was angered by the provocative remarks." This adjective was borrowed from French provocatif, from Late Latin provocativus "calling forth," from Latin provocare "to call forth, challenge." ★☆☆☆☆ 2011.4

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[prə'vɔkətiv] If something is provocative, it provokes a reaction. A provocative book might get people talking about a controversial idea. A provocative statement, such as "I hate babies," will get another kind of reaction. It’s no surprise that Jennifer Senior’s insightful, provocative magazine cover story, “I love My Children, I Hate My Life,” is arousing much chatter – nothing gets people talking like the suggestion that child rearing is anything less than a completely fulfilling, life-enriching experience. 1[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]挑衅的；煽动的；激怒的；刺激的 If you describe something as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make people react angrily or argue against it. He has made a string of outspoken and sometimes provocative speeches in recent years...他近些年发表了一连串直言不讳、有时带煽动性的演说。His behavior was called provocative and antisocial.他的行为被认为是煽动性的和反社会的。provocativelyThe soldiers fired into the air when the demonstrators behaved provocatively.示威者作出挑衅举动时，士兵朝空中鸣枪。2[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]激发性欲的；挑逗的 If you describe someone's clothing or behaviour as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make someone feel sexual desire. Some adolescents might be more sexually mature and provocative than others.一些青少年可能相比同龄人在性方面更成熟、更具挑逗性。provocativelyShe smiled provocatively.她笑得很撩人。

英语单词	provocative
英美音标	[prə'vɔkətiv]
中文释义	adj.挑衅的；煽动的；激怒的；刺激的 n.刺激物
vocab简明	If something is provocative, it provokes a reaction. A provocative book might get people talking about a controversial idea. A provocative statement, such as "I hate babies," will get another kind of reaction.
vocab扩展	The action, thought, or feeling is often a desired one, called forth on purpose. In fact, provocative is often used to describe actions or ways of dressing that cause sexual feelings. But provocative things can also call forth something unwanted: "She was angered by the provocative remarks." This adjective was borrowed from French provocatif, from Late Latin provocativus "calling forth," from Latin provocare "to call forth, challenge."
真题原句	It’s no surprise that Jennifer Senior’s insightful, provocative magazine cover story, “I love My Children, I Hate My Life,” is arousing much chatter – nothing gets people talking like the suggestion that child rearing is anything less than a completely fulfilling, life-enriching experience.
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]挑衅的；煽动的；激怒的；刺激的 If you describe something as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make people react angrily or argue against it. He has made a string of outspoken and sometimes provocative speeches in recent years... 他近些年发表了一连串直言不讳、有时带煽动性的演说。 His behavior was called provocative and antisocial. 他的行为被认为是煽动性的和反社会的。 provocatively The soldiers fired into the air when the demonstrators behaved provocatively. 示威者作出挑衅举动时，士兵朝空中鸣枪。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]激发性欲的；挑逗的 If you describe someone's clothing or behaviour as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make someone feel sexual desire. Some adolescents might be more sexually mature and provocative than others. 一些青少年可能相比同龄人在性方面更成熟、更具挑逗性。 provocatively She smiled provocatively. 她笑得很撩人。
来源	2011.4

Provocative People Describe Reaction Talking Hate Called Sexual