late 14c., from Old French provoker, provochier (12c., Modern French provoquer) and directly from Latin provocare "call forth, challenge," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + vocare "to call" (see voice (n.)). Related: Provoked; provoking.
雙語例句
1. If one firm goes under it could provoke a cascade of bankruptcies.
如果一家公司倒閉，便有可能引發一連串的破產。
來自柯林斯例句
2. His duty was to conciliate the people, not to provoke them.
他的職責是安撫那些人，而不是去激怒他們。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Thinking angry thoughts can provoke strong physiological arousal.
想著生氣的事情能激起強烈的生理反應。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Don't provoke the animal by teasing. It may bite you.