His provocative words only fueled the argument further.

的挑衅性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的挑衅经常会道致战争。

He slammed the door in a spirit of defiance.

以挑衅性的态把门砰地一下关上。

He behaved aggressively out of bravado.

摆出一副挑衅的架势，但只是虚张声势。