provocative是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 causing thought about interesting subjects -- 引發思考的，啟發性的

  • The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness. 這個節目將以啟發性的視角詳細審視無家可歸這個問題。

• 1 causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally -- （通常指故意地）使人生氣的，挑釁的，煽動的

  • a provocative question/remark 挑釁性的問題／評論

  • In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticized the whole system of government. 在一次有意挑釁的演說中，她把整個政府體制批判了一番。

• 2 If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire. -- （行為或衣服）挑逗性的

  • She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way. 她挑逗地慢慢向前彎下身。