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

单词	provocative
释义	pro·voc·a·tive I. \prəˈväkəd.]iv, prōˈ-, -ət] also ]əv\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French provocatif, adjective 1. archaic : something that arouses desire or appetite; especially : aphrodisiac < greedy after vicious provocatives — S.T.Coleridge > 2. : something that provokes : stimulus, incentive < a provocative to mirth — A.D.White > < his society tends to supply few provocatives — Abram Kardiner > < prove suitable … as a provocative for allergic tests — R.T.Leiper > II. adjective Etymology: French provocatif, from Late Latin provocativus calling forth, eliciting, from Latin provocatus + -ion-, -io -ion : serving or tending to provoke: as a. : calling forth a desired feeling or action < provocative Irish tunes which … compel the hearers to dance — Anthony Trollope > b. : pleasantly stimulating : appealing, piquant < her features are provocative and lively — J.K.Newnham > c. : exciting sexual desire < her gestures and postures became … more wanton and provocative — C.B.Nordhoff & J.N.Hall > d. : exciting irritation, resentment, or anger < prepared for war without being provocative — Atlantic > e. : arousing curiosity or anticipation < provocative glimpses of characters — Carol Field > f. : stimulating discussion or controversy < one of the most provocative … novels — Saturday Review > < toss a provocative political comment into the conversation — R.C.Doty > • pro·voc·a·tive·ly \]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb • pro·voc·a·tive·ness \]ivnə̇s\ noun -es
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