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thought-provoking

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˈthought-proˌvoking adjective  making people think seriously about a particular subject 发人深省的,引人深思的 SYN stimulating a thought-provoking article 发人深省的文章
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thought-provokingIt is readable, informative and thought-provoking.They had some thought-provoking individuals walking in unannounced at 544 Camp.The film had a thought-provoking message.Just look at some of the thought-provoking policies I have introduced this season.I can only suppose the fans ignore you because they are too engrossed in my thought-provoking programme notes.It was an intelligent, thought-provoking script, but in Whitaker's eyes it just did not work.Traditional bridal wear combines with theatrical costume and effects to create an entertaining and thought-provoking visual statement.Indeed all sections of the exhibition struck me as exciting and thought-provoking with the exception of the ceramics section which is mediocre.
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thought-provoking
ˈthought-proˌvoking adjective
making people think seriously about a particular subject
   SYN  stimulating:
    a thought-provoking article


thought-provok·ingBrE /ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈθɔːt prəvoʊkɪŋ/ 🔊 adjectivemaking people think seriously about a particular subject or issue 发人深省的;引人深思的