/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn ||; ˌprɑvəˈkeʃən/noun [U] [C] doing or saying sth deliberately to try to make sb angry or upset; sth that is said or done to cause this 挑衅；触怒: You should never hit children, even under extreme provocation. 就算有什么事惹得你极为恼火，也绝不该打孩子。 ☞verb provoke 动词为provoke