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She tilted her chin at him defiantly.

她向他巴表示。

His provocative words only fueled the argument further.

他讲话只能使争论进一步激化。

Aggression by one nationality against another often leads to war.

一个国家对另一国家经常会道致战争。

He slammed the door in a spirit of defiance.

他以态度把门砰地一关上。

He behaved aggressively out of bravado.

他摆出一副架势，但只是虚张声势。

The boys found it hard to get along with Tom, because he always said some very belligerent things.

孩子们觉得汤姆很难相处,因他老是说些十分话。