provocative
adjective uk/prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ us/prəˈvɑː.kə.t̬ɪv/
(CAUSING THOUGHT)
引发思考的，启发性的
causing thought about interesting subjects
The programme will take a detailed and provocative look at the problem of homelessness. 这个节目将以启发性的眼光详细审视无家可归这个问题。
(MAKE ANGRY)
（通常指故意地）使人生气的，挑衅的，煽动的
causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally
a provocative question/remark 挑衅性的问题／评论
In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticized the whole system of government. 在一次有意挑衅的演说中，她把整个政府体制批判了一番。
(SEXUAL)
（行为或衣服）挑逗性的
If behaviour or clothing is provocative, it is intended to cause sexual desire.
She slowly leaned forward in a provocative way. 她挑逗地慢慢向前弯下身。