| 词组 | provoke |
| 释义 | provoke /prəˈvəʊk $ -ˈvoʊk/ verb to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden onenounsprovoke a reaction/response The report provoked a furious reaction from staff.provoke debate/discussion/controversy A new book criticising Hollywood has provoked fierce debate in the US.provoke criticism The introduction of the tax provoked widespread criticism.provoke protest(s)/an outcry The new rules have provoked protests from gun owners. | The crackdown provoked an international outcry.provoke anger/outrage/fury His detention has provoked the anger of his supporters.provoke a backlash (=cause an angry reaction against something) Harsh police action could provoke a backlash and increase support for radicals.provoke opposition The government’s proposals provoked widespread opposition.provoke hostility Aggressive behaviour provokes hostility.provoke violence It was a small incident but it provoked weeks of violence.provoke interest Their campaign provoked great interest.provoke laughter Sara’s remark provoked faint laughter. |
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