n.挑衅，刺激，激怒

原形：provocation复数：provocations

We did not react to his provocation.
我们对他的挑衅未作反应。
Eric reacted violently only under provocation.
只因为被激怒，埃里克才暴力相向。
Mary sometimes angers with little or no provocation.
玛丽有时无缘无故就生气。
His constant provocation eventually led to a physical altercation.
他不断的挑衅最终导致了一场肢体冲突。

The comedian's act was seen as a provocation by many in the audience.
许多观众认为那位喜剧演员的表演是一种挑衅。
Her sarcastic remark was clearly a provocation aimed at getting a reaction from him.
她那讽刺的言论显然是为了激起他的反应而故意挑衅。
The military exercises near the border were viewed as an unnecessary provocation by neighboring countries.
邻国认为边境附近的军事演习是不必要的挑衅行为。
He tried to remain calm despite the other driver's repeated provocations on the road.
尽管另一位司机在路上多次挑衅，他努力保持冷静。
The artist's controversial painting was intended as a provocation to stimulate public debate.
那位艺术家的争议性画作旨在作为一种挑衅，以激发公众辩论。
Their refusal to negotiate is seen as a deliberate provocation, escalating tensions between the two sides.
他们拒绝谈判被视为故意挑衅，加剧了双方的紧张局势。
The teacher handled the student's provocation with patience and understanding, diffusing a potential conflict.
老师耐心且理解地处理了学生的挑衅，化解了一次可能的冲突。
The government condemned the act of burning the flag as a grave provocation against national unity.
政府谴责焚烧国旗的行为是对国家统一的严重挑衅。
It's important not to respond to online trolls with anger, as that's exactly the provocation they're seeking.
不要对网络上的喷子愤怒回应很重要，因为那正是他们寻求的挑衅。