provocative
UK [prə'vɒk.ə.tɪv] US [-'vɑ:.kə.tˌɪv] adjective
MAKE THINK 启发性的
■causing thought about interesting subjects 引发思考的，启发性的•The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness.这个节目将以启发性的视角详细审视无家可归这个问题。
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MAKE ANGRY 煽动的
■causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally （通常指故意地）使人生气的，挑衅的，煽动的•a provocative question/remark挑衅性的问题／评论 •In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticised the whole system of government.在一次有意挑衅的演说中，她把整个政府体制批判了一番。
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SEXUAL 性
■If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire （行为或衣服）挑逗性的•She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way.她挑逗地慢慢向前弯下身。 |