His provocative words only fueled the argument further.

他挑衅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挑衅经常会道致战争。

He slammed the door in a spirit of defiance.

他以挑衅地一下关上。

He behaved aggressively out of bravado.

他摆出一副挑衅架势，但只是虚张声势。