causing annoyance,anger,or another strong reaction,especially deliberately
挑衅的;挑拨的,煽动的;激怒的,刺激的
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a provocative article 挑衅性文章
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his provocative remarks on race .他对种族问题所作的挑衅性评论。
arousing sexual desire or interest,especially deliberately
性挑逗的。
"late Middle English: from Old French