Wordiyoprovocation
🇬🇧 UK/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn/🇺🇸 US/.prɒvә'keiʃәn/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
An action or statement that deliberately angers or irritates someone; something that causes a strong reaction.
挑衅，激怒；刺激，诱因
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.deliberate provocation蓄意挑衅
- 2.act of provocation挑衅行为
- 3.under provocation在被激怒的情况下
- 4.without provocation无端挑衅
Example Sentences
- 1.
He remained calm despite the constant provocation from his opponents.
- 2.
The lawyer argued that her client had acted under extreme provocation.
- 3.
The military buildup near the border was seen as a clear provocation.