1520s, "that incites or instigates," present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning "irritating, frustrating" is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.
雙語例句
1. This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking film.
這部電影令人捧腹，卻又發人深省。
來自柯林斯例句
2. These are thought - provoking questions.
這些問題可以誘導大家去思考.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
3. The remarks are meaningful and thought - provoking.
語頗雋永,耐人尋味.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
4. The administration clearly decided there was no mileage in provoking a huge row with Congress.
顯然，政府認定和國會大起沖突是沒有好處的。
來自柯林斯例句
5. You will avoid provoking belligerent vessels that may sight you.