provoke
/prəˈvəʊk/ · /prəˈvoʊk/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6342 in the learning path
引起；激起
Definitions
v. To cause a reaction, feeling, or event.
引起；激起
v. To deliberately make someone angry or likely to react.
激怒；挑衅
Example
The unexpected ending provoked a lively discussion after dinner.
那个出人意料的结局引发了晚饭后的一场热烈讨论。
Proposals to increase public transport fares often provoke strong criticism from commuters who depend on affordable travel.
提高公共交通票价的提议常常引发依赖平价出行的通勤者的强烈批评。
Collocations
- provoke debate
- provoke a reaction
- provoke criticism
- provoke someone into doing something
Word family
- provocation (n.)
- provocative (adj.)
- provocatively (adv.)
Synonyms
- trigger
- arouse
Usage tip
provoke不只指激怒，也常指引发讨论或反应。
FAQ
- What does provoke mean?
- To cause a reaction, feeling, or event. To deliberately make someone angry or likely to react.
- How is provoke pronounced?
- UK /prəˈvəʊk/, US /prəˈvoʊk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
