provocative
의미: Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, deliberately or otherwise. Also, intended to stimulate thought, discussion, or sexual interest.
Provocative can be positive or negative depending on context. A 'provocative essay' is intellectually stimulating and challenges conventional thinking — this is generally positive. 'Provocative behaviour' implies deliberately trying to anger someone — this is negative. 'Provocative clothing' suggests sexual attractiveness — the connotation depends on the speaker's perspective. The verb 'provoke' and noun 'provocation' are related. In legal defence, 'provocation' may be cited as a mitigating factor.
예문
- The author's provocative thesis challenges the established consensus on the causes of the First World War. 这位作者具有挑战性的论点对第一次世界大战起因的既有共识提出了质疑。La provocadora tesis del autor pone en tela de juicio el consenso establecido sobre las causas de la Primera Guerra Mundial.その著者の挑発的な論説は、第一次世界大戦の原因に関する確立された通説に異議を唱えています。그 저자의 도발적인 논지는 제1차 세계대전의 원인에 대한 기존 합의에 도전한다.
- The artist's provocative installation sparked a heated debate about the boundaries of free expression. 这位艺术家富有争议性的装置艺术作品引发了关于言论自由界限的激烈辩论。La provocadora instalación del artista suscitó un acalorado debate sobre los límites de la libertad de expresión.そのアーティストの挑発的なインスタレーションは、表現の自由の境界についての白熱した議論を巻き起こしました。그 예술가의 도발적인 설치 작품은 표현의 자유의 한계에 대한 격렬한 논쟁을 촉발했다.
- His provocative comments during the meeting were clearly designed to antagonise his colleagues rather than advance the discussion. 他在会议上的挑衅性言论显然是为了激怒同事,而非推动讨论。Sus comentarios provocadores durante la reunión estaban claramente diseñados para antagonizar a sus colegas en vez de hacer avanzar el debate.会議中の彼の挑発的なコメントは、議論を進展させるためではなく、同僚を苛立たせるために明らかに意図されたものでした。회의 중 그의 도발적인 발언은 토론을 진전시키기보다 동료들을 자극하려는 의도가 분명했다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, media, professional
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin provocativus, from provocare (to call forth, challenge), from pro- (forth) and vocare (to call). Entered English in the mid-15th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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