挑衅的

He behaved aggressively out of bravado.

他摆出一副挑架势，但只是虚张声势。

He slammed the door in a spirit of defiance.

他以挑态度把门砰地一下关上。

His provocative words only fueled the argument further.

他挑讲话只能使论进一步激化。

Aggression by one nationality against another often leads to war.

一个国家对另一国家挑经常战。