provocative

adj.

1. 挑衅的；煽动性的；激起争端的
   intended to make people angry or upset; intended to make people argue about sth
   1. a provocative remark
      煽动性的言论
   2. He doesn't really mean that─he's just being deliberately provocative.
      他不是真有此意，只不过是存心挑逗一下罢了。
2. 引诱的；激起性欲的
   intended to make sb sexually excited
   1. a provocative smile
      撩人的一笑

1. ADJ-GRADED 挑衅的；煽动的；激怒的；刺激的
   If you describe something as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make people react angrily or argue against it.
   1. He has made a string of outspoken and sometimes provocative speeches in recent years...
      他近些年发表了一连串直言不讳、有时带煽动性的演说。
   2. His behavior was called provocative and antisocial.
      他的行为被认为是煽动性的和反社会的。
2. ADJ-GRADED 激发性欲的；挑逗的
   If you describe someone's clothing or behaviour as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make someone feel sexual desire.
   1. Some adolescents might be more sexually mature and provocative than others.
      一些青少年可能相比同龄人在性方面更成熟、更具挑逗性。

1. He has made a string of outspoken and sometimes provocative speeches in recent years
   他近些年发表了一连串直言不讳、有时带煽动性的演说。
2. His behavior was called provocative and antisocial.
   他的行为被认为是煽动性的和反社会的。
3. 'Opium' is a provocative, sensual, and voluptuous fragrance which makes all your senses vibrate.
   “***”是一种刺激性的、能引起感官快感的香料，能使你所有的感官兴奋起来。
4. Examples included "provocative or inappropriate photographs or information" or content about drinking or using drugs.
   这样的例子包括“挑衅或不雅的照片或信息”，或是一些有关酗酒或吸毒的内容。
5. Your question was not merely provocative.
   你的问题不仅仅是挑衅性的。
6. His provocative language provoked Peter.
   他挑衅的话语激怒了彼得。
7. Give your speech a provocative title that encapsulates your message memorably.
   给你的演讲取一个有煽动性的标题，因而使你传达的信息更加难忘。
8. What it is doing is preventing an incident or a provocative action from China, said Mr Cardin.
   这么做的意义在于阻止意外或中国的挑衅行为，卡丁表示。
9. I think that it is actually less provocative that the United States is raising its flag.
   我认为美国升起旗帜实际上是一种不那么挑衅的做法。
10. This is a provocative thesis.
    这是一个带有挑衅性的论题。
11. I alone shouting provocative attitude to the world, but the unknown future with a heavy crushed spine.
    我独自一人高喊挑衅态度走向世界，但与沉重的粉碎脊柱未知的未来。
12. Let's not understand this in a provocative manner.
    我们不要通过假设的方式理解这一点。
13. I admit, it's a provocative headline.
    我承认，这是个令人气愤的标题。
14. I think no one in the west would find me provocative, she says.
    我认为在西方没人会觉得我越界，她表示。
15. I told the community issued a provocative forces of darkness, the result is predictable!
    我向这个社会中的黑暗势力发出了挑衅，结果是可以预见的！
16. His provocative words only fueled the argument further.
    他的挑衅话语只会使争执进一步的火上加油。
17. People with this aspect can become effective leaders in provocative actions aimed at disturbing negative apathy.
    有这相位的人，会因以煽动性行动瞄准对付令人困扰的人情淡薄，而成为杰出的领导者。
18. The SCO has provided a platform for provocative stances before.
    上合组织从前为煽动性的立场提供了一个平台。
19. They are honest about the relationship real consumers have with your brand, say something dangerous or provocative.
    敢于坦诚于你的产品（或品牌）和他的消费者的关系，可能是危险的或者是挑衅的。
20. For me as an artist, I found it to be provocative to be playing that kind a role.
    对我来说作为一个演员，我发现扮演这样一个角色很刺激。
21. China acknowledged the incidents but accused Japan of engaging in provocative behaviour.
    中国确认了这一事件，但中方批评日本做出挑衅性举动。
22. He sticked provocative poster on board when nobody was looking.
    趁无人注意，他在板上贴了具有煽动性的海报。
23. He is also cheekily provocative.
    他亦是一个厚脸皮的煽动家。
24. The research also supports a provocative new theory of addiction as a disease of learning and memory.
    这一结果还支持了一个新兴理论，该理论认为上瘾对于学习和记忆而言是一种疾病。
25. Commentary that is too provocative or directly critical of the government is often blocked by the provider.
    服务商通常会屏蔽过于煽动性的言论和直接对政府的批评。
26. All sides must refrain from any violence, intimidation or provocative actions.
    各方都必须避免任何暴力、恐吓或挑衅行为。
27. The provocative moves by Pyongyang are expected to intensify diplomatic efforts by the US, China and South Korea.
    平壤的一系列挑衅举动，预期将加强美国、中国和韩国的外交努力。
28. We express our great indignation at your provocative language.
    我们对你的挑衅性言论表示极大的愤概。