provocative
英 [prəˈvɒkətɪv] 美 [prəˈvɑkətɪv]

adj.

挑衅的；刺激性的；

n.

刺激物；兴奋剂；

双语释义

adj.(形容词)

1. 煽动性的，刺激性的，挑衅的 arousing one's emotions,anger,interest, etc.

英英释义

provocative[ prəu'vɔkətiv ]

• adj.
  • serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

    "a provocative remark"; "a provocative smile"; "provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance"

  • exciting sexual desire

    "her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative"

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. She said nothing particularly provocative.
   她没有说过特别够刺激性的活。
2. Your question was not merely provocative .
   你的问题不仅仅是挑衅性的。
3. She looked very provocative in her bikini.
   穿着比基尼泳装的她看来十分具挑逗性。

权威例句

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