1. provoke vt.对…挑衅,激怒;激起,引起
Such a questionable assertion is sure to provoke criticism.
这种有问题的主张肯定会招致非议。
2. pull your socks up 振作起来
You really must pull your socks up if you want to beat Jack in the competition.
如果你想要在比赛中击败杰克,那必须真的要加把劲了。
3. snooty a.自大的,傲慢的
I didn't like the way you looked at May Arnold, or the snooty way you talked.
我不喜欢你刚才瞅着梅·阿诺德的眼神,也不要喜欢你说话的傲慢的调子。