1. provoke vt.對…挑釁,激怒;激起,引起
Such a questionable assertion is sure to provoke criticism.
這種有問題的主張肯定會招致非議。
2. pull your socks up 振作起來
You really must pull your socks up if you want to beat Jack in the competition.
如果你想要在比賽中擊敗杰克,那必須真的要加把勁了。
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.
我不喜歡你剛才瞅著梅·阿諾德的眼神,也不要喜歡你說話的傲慢的調子。