1520s, "that incites or instigates," present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning "irritating, frustrating" is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.
双语例句
1. This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking film.
这部电影令人捧腹，却又发人深省。
来自柯林斯例句
2. These are thought - provoking questions.
这些问题可以诱导大家去思考.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. The remarks are meaningful and thought - provoking.
语颇隽永,耐人寻味.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. The administration clearly decided there was no mileage in provoking a huge row with Congress.
显然，政府认定和国会大起冲突是没有好处的。
来自柯林斯例句
5. You will avoid provoking belligerent vessels that may sight you.
