provoke
🇺🇸
/prəˈvəʊk/
🇬🇧
/prəˈvəʊk/
verb
C1
to make something happen or cause a reaction
His comment was meant to provoke a strong response from the audience.
他的评论旨在激起观众强烈的反应。
C1
to make someone angry or annoyed on purpose
Don't provoke him when he's already upset.
他已经心烦意乱时，不要故意激怒他。
translation
引起, 激怒
词形变化
3rd Present
provokes
Past
provoked
Perfect
provoked
Progressive
provoking