"provocation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 挑衅
• 挑拨

Definition

一种让某人生气或引发反应的行为或言语，通常是故意的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘Provocation’ 一词多用于正式或法律、政治讨论中。常见搭配有 'an act of provocation'（挑衅行为）、'without provocation'（无端挑衅）。通常指有意激发他人愤怒或强烈反应的行为或言语。

Examples

The boy acted in anger after the provocation.

那个男孩在**挑衅**之后生气地行动了。

The teacher warned against any provocation during the debate.

老师警告辩论期间不得有任何**挑衅**行为。

Her comment was seen as a provocation.

她的评论被认为是一种**挑衅**。

It was just a harmless joke, not a provocation.

那只是个无恶意的玩笑，并非**挑衅**。

They accused the other team of provocation after the argument.

他们在争吵后指责对方球队**挑衅**。

Sometimes, a little provocation can spark a good discussion.

有时候，适当的**挑衅**能引发一场好讨论。