| 单词 | provoke |
| 释义 | provoke —provoke /prəˈvəʊk/ aep /-ˈvoʊk/ verb [T] (CAUSE REACTION) ↑Verb Endings for provoke ► C2 to cause a reaction, especially a negative one: » The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.» Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen• • • Extra Examples:» 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.verb [T] (MAKE ANGRY) ↑Verb Endings for provoke ► C2 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.» He was clearly trying to get at me but I refused to be provoked.» I was provoked into the argument.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing feelings of anger and displeasure |
| 随便看 |
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。