provocative
挑衅
definition
adjective
a provocative article
causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
translation of 'provocative'
noun
刺激物,
兴奋剂
adjective
挑衅,
气人的
example
She's especially lucky in regards to the film's 'provocative' treatment of sexuality.
Stapleton's approach is an extreme one, and perhaps deliberately 'provocative' .
The effect of 'provocative' bra ads on billboards may well be just as arousing as that of Desmond's Celebrity Babes.
It is passionate yet considered, 'provocative' yet clearly reasoned - and gave me much food for thought.
How is such a rewritten text disturbing, interesting, assaultive, 'provocative' ?
In fact, cultures that frown upon eye contact as sexually 'provocative' may have a point.
Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Hedy Lamarr were the 'provocative' , sensual kind.
Leading on from this, the article turns 'provocative' when it addresses English and the vexed matter of case.
When I opened them a tall, brunette woman in a 'provocative' green dress stood before me.
Let me change the subject away from race, to Leroi's 'provocative' remarks about beauty and deformity.
It is sexy and glamorous like a rose bouquet, and 'provocative' and intense!
Of course, politics could and should be made more accessible, interesting, 'provocative' .
Anything deemed to be too sexy, 'provocative' , or disrespectful would be denied.
Nambisan's on a roll; he also has a 'provocative' article on the ethics of sting operations.
The fashion industry dresses them in sexually 'provocative' clothing.
Two distinct reasons are offered for this deliberately 'provocative' conclusion.
British officials strongly advised against the move, warning that it could be seen as 'provocative' or even insulting.
We value good writing, as we value controversial and 'provocative' ideas, for their own sake.
These essays provide a variety of interesting, 'provocative' perspectives on science in Canada.
The Passionate Eye airs 'provocative' documentaries on leading social and political issues of the day.
Underneath his carping about 'provocative' dress is a jealous and irrational partner.
The FBU believe that the government is being deliberately 'provocative' , and it is difficult not to share the view.
On a wide range of issues he has penned important and 'provocative' academic articles.
In the interwar period there was little more 'provocative' in the arts than a woman in command, celebrating the eroticism of the body.
During that time they managed to be thoughtful, 'provocative' and, heavens above, interesting.
We don't know whether it is, but it is a highly controversial and 'provocative' book.
Glasgow is not the first place where the Ipswich band's deliberately 'provocative' clothing has caused outrage.
To be deliberately 'provocative' , I asked him to call this period the Toronto new wave.
In 1989 and 1990 there was a spate of 'provocative' articles on the country's past.
The 'provocative' swimwear became a symbol of a Coast offering sun, surf, warmth and excitement.
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