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to intentionally provoke or initiate a conflict or argument with someone
to be divided into two opposing groups
两极分化, 分成两个对立的群体
讨论迅速两极分化成两个阵营。
to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public
抗议, 示威
社区成员举着标语，高喊口号，抗议当地图书馆的关闭。
an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action
抗议
抗议旨在引起人们对环境问题的关注。
unfriendly actions or remarks that deliberately cause anger or resentment
挑衅, 煽动
他粗鲁的评论是一种明显的挑衅。
causing strong reactions or discussions by presenting controversial or thought-provoking ideas
挑衅的, 刺激的
他在讨论中提出的挑衅性问题挑战了每个人的假设，并引发了激烈的辩论。
in a way that deliberately causes anger, offense, or a strong emotional reaction
挑衅地, 挑衅性地
抗议者挑衅地站在政府大楼附近。
to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry
挑衅, 激怒
不断的嘲笑开始激怒他，导致与同学发生激烈争论。
eager to start a fight or argument
好斗的, 好争吵的
在每一次讨论中，他好斗的评论似乎都是为了引发冲突而设计的。
to have a serious argument
争吵, 吵架
兄弟姐妹经常为分享个人空间而争吵，导致偶尔的分歧。
a heated argument or disagreement, often involving anger or hostility between individuals
争吵, 争执
兄弟姐妹之间的争吵是如此激烈，以至于扰乱了整个家庭聚会。
to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them
为琐事争吵, 抱怨小事
他们花了好几个小时在合同的措辞上吹毛求疵，延误了合同的完成。
a trivial objection or criticism raised over an inconsequential detail
吹毛求疵的反对, 琐碎的批评
她对会议时间有一个吹毛求疵的异议，尽管其他所有人都觉得方便。
an end to a friendly relationship between people or organizations caused by a serious disagreement
裂痕, 分歧
丑闻在组织内部造成了严重的裂痕，导致辞职和内斗。
a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.
争吵, 争执
办公室里激烈的争吵是由于对项目方向的分歧引起的。
a heated public argument or altercation that attracts attention and often causes embarrassment or discomfort
场面, 争吵
这对夫妇在街中间发生了一场争吵，引起了路人的注意。
a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views
分裂, 分歧
历史上的分裂常常重塑社会并导致重大的文化转变。
a loud argument
大声争吵, 吵成一团
他们原本平静的谈话几分钟内就吵成一团。
a fight, test, or argument that will resolve a prolonged disagreement
对决, 对抗
经过数月的谈判，工会和管理层在法庭上进行了对决。
one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.
方, 边
谈判涉及双方代表达成妥协。
a short, political argument, particularly between rivals
小冲突, 争论
敌对帮派之间的小冲突导致了几人受伤和财产损失。
to engage in an unplanned or minor fight, often between small groups
发生小规模冲突, 进行小战斗
叛军在山丘上与政府军发生小规模冲突。
separation between a group of people caused by disagreement
分裂, 分开
该党在投票后经历了一次重大分裂。
to cause a group of people to be divided into smaller groups because of having different opinions or views
分裂, 分开
医疗改革这一分裂性问题分裂了国家，引发了激烈的辩论。
a noisy argument over an unimportant matter
争吵, 口角
他们对电视遥控器的争吵与他们的整体关系相比似乎微不足道。
to noisily argue over an unimportant matter
争吵, 吵架
兄弟姐妹经常为分享玩具而争吵，导致频繁的分歧。
