If a missile were launched that would be seen in Washington as a highly provocative act.

如果发射导弹，那么美国将会视为挑衅行为。

We`ve seen time and time again how the international community responds to these provocative acts by North Korea.

我们一次又一次地看到国际社会如何应对朝鲜的这些挑衅行为。

The American government had criticized China's decision to place the platform in disputed waters. The U.S. called the move a " provocative" act.

美国政府批评过中国将平台安置在争议水域的决定，美国称这是“挑衅性”的举动。

North Korean researcher Lee Won believes this week's nuclear test ensures peace, even as much of the world calls it a dangerous, provocative act.

朝鲜研究员李文认为即使全世界称这是危险, 挑衅的行为，本周的核试验也要保证和平。

Mr.Ban criticized Israel's plans for new settlements in the West Bank as provocative acts that cast doubt on its commitment to a two-state solution. Mick Bryan has more.

潘基文对以色列计划进行抨击，并称在约旦河西岸设立定居点为挑衅行为，并对“两国方案”执行表示怀疑。请听麦克·布赖恩的报道。

The spokesperson also calls on the U.S. to stop provocative acts that harm the sovereignty and security of countries, such as sending military vessels and warplanes to the South China Sea.

发言人还呼吁美国停止损害国家主权和安全的挑衅行为，如向南海派遣军舰和战机。