英语词汇“provocation”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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He can turn violent at the least provocation. Her calmness in the face of repeated provocations impressed her friends. With hardly any provocation, the crowd began to chant.

Recent Examples on the Web There are concerns that Kim Yo Jong’s threats last week over the leafletting portends a provocation, of which the possibilities may include a nuclear or missile test or even border skirmishes.

Fox News, 19 Aug. 2022 There are concerns that the North Korean threat, issued last week by the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, portends a provocation, which may include a nuclear or major missile test or even border skirmishes.

BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 His collections combine a uniquely French, haute couture sensibility with a distinctly global, youthful provocation.

Ian Malone, Vogue, 13 May 2022 Where everyone else sees vandalism and possible depravity, Darnielle describes an earnest attempt at expression, provocation, and a kind of personal exorcism.

Robert Rubsam, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 The story of the Ukraine crisis so far has been about many things: blackmail; realpolitik; appeasement; even, apparently, Western provocation regardless of the facts.

Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2022 As educational institutions return to normal operations, a series of incidents around the country have also revived a familiar pattern of provocation, offense, and condemnation.

Samuel Goldman, The Week, 27 Oct. 2021 The irrational response—and the likely one—is to view the FOBS test as a senseless, ahistorical provocation that demands some new technological countermeasure.

David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021 Trump’s order was ill-informed and, as a provocation, potentially dangerous, but ignoring the Commander-in-Chief amounts to a flagrant disregard for the Constitution.

Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2021 See More

单词	provocation
释义	provocation noun prov·o·ca·tion ˌprä-və-ˈkā-shən 1 : the act of provoking : incitement 2 : something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates Synonyms excitement incitation incitement instigation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He can turn violent at the least provocation. Her calmness in the face of repeated provocations impressed her friends. With hardly any provocation, the crowd began to chant. Recent Examples on the Web There are concerns that Kim Yo Jong’s threats last week over the leafletting portends a provocation, of which the possibilities may include a nuclear or missile test or even border skirmishes. Fox News, 19 Aug. 2022 There are concerns that the North Korean threat, issued last week by the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, portends a provocation, which may include a nuclear or major missile test or even border skirmishes. BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 His collections combine a uniquely French, haute couture sensibility with a distinctly global, youthful provocation. Ian Malone, Vogue, 13 May 2022 Where everyone else sees vandalism and possible depravity, Darnielle describes an earnest attempt at expression, provocation, and a kind of personal exorcism. Robert Rubsam, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 The story of the Ukraine crisis so far has been about many things: blackmail; realpolitik; appeasement; even, apparently, Western provocation regardless of the facts. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2022 As educational institutions return to normal operations, a series of incidents around the country have also revived a familiar pattern of provocation, offense, and condemnation. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 27 Oct. 2021 The irrational response—and the likely one—is to view the FOBS test as a senseless, ahistorical provocation that demands some new technological countermeasure. David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021 Trump’s order was ill-informed and, as a provocation, potentially dangerous, but ignoring the Commander-in-Chief amounts to a flagrant disregard for the Constitution. Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English provocacioun, from Anglo-French provocacion, from Latin provocation-, provocatio, from provocare First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition provocation noun prov·o·ca·tion ˌprä-və-ˈkā-shən : something that causes anger or action The dog will attack at the slightest provocation. Medical Definition provocation noun prov·o·ca·tion ˌpräv-ə-ˈkā-shən : the act or process of provoking a nonspecific irritant that brings about provocation of bronchial asthma Legal Definition provocation noun prov·o·ca·tion ˌprä-və-ˈkā-shən 1 : the act of provoking 2 : something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates provocation noun 1 as in excitement something that arouses a strong response from another a patient man who gets angry only from the greatest of provocations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance excitement stimulus encouragement stimulation motivation incentive instigation incitement incitation stimulant inducement goad frustration irritant inspiration prod exasperation spur induction enticement nuisance headache galvanization aggravation jog annoyance lure pest bother peeve hassle Antonyms & Near Antonyms subduing 2 as in impetus something that arouses action or activity ready to retaliate at the slightest provocation Synonyms & Similar Words impetus incentive encouragement stimulus motivation incitement impulse instigation incitation goad stimulant reason catalyst momentum boost spur inducement consideration yeast cause motive fuel invitation shot in the arm occasion spark antecedent grounds catalyzer Antonyms & Near Antonyms disincentive counterincentive
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