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单词 spur
释义

spur ​‌

​noun countable
UK /spɜː(r)/
Other entries for this word
spur verb
spur
spur-of-the-moment adjective
on the spur of the moment phrase
spur on
Word Forms
singularspur
pluralspurs
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a metal object on the heel of a rider’s boot that the rider presses into a horse’s side to make it go faster
    Synonyms and related words
    Equipment for horse riding, racing and training
    bit
    blinkers
    bridle
    1. 1a
      a sharp curved part on the back of a bird’s leg
      Synonyms and related words
      Parts of birds
      beak
      bill
      breast
  2. 2
    something that encourages someone to do something

    The news was a spur to the government to cut income tax.

    Synonyms and related words
    Something that encourages something or someone
    encouragement
    persuasion
    stimulus
  3. 3
    a part of something such as a railway or an electrical circuit that goes in a different direction from the main part
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of pieces of electrical equipment
    anode
    cathode
    circuit
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of railway and tram systems
    artery
    branch line
    buffer
  4. 4
    a long thin piece of land
    Synonyms and related words
    Long and narrow areas of land
    bank
    belt
    bridge
phrases
on the spur of the moment
win/earn your spurs

spur ​‌

​noun countable
US /spɜr/
Other entries for this word
spur verb
spur
spur-of-the-moment adjective
on the spur of the moment phrase
spur on
Word Forms
singularspur
pluralspurs
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a metal object on the heel of a rider’s boot that the rider presses into a horse’s side to make it go faster
    Synonyms and related words
    Equipment for horse riding, racing and training
    bit
    blinders
    bridle
    1. 1a
      a sharp curved part on the back of a bird’s leg
      Synonyms and related words
      Parts of birds
      beak
      bill
      breast
  2. 2
    something that encourages someone to do something

    The news was a spur to the government to cut taxes.

    Synonyms and related words
    Something that encourages something or someone
    encouragement
    persuasion
    stimulus
  3. 3
    a part of something such as a railroad or an electrical circuit that goes in a different direction from the main part
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of pieces of electrical equipment
    anode
    cathode
    circuit
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of railway and tram systems
    artery
    baggage room
    branch line
  4. 4
    a long thin piece of land
    Synonyms and related words
    Long and narrow areas of land
    bank
    belt
    bridge
phrases
on the spur of the moment
win/earn your spurs

spur

​verb transitive
UK /spɜː(r)/
Other entries for this word
spur noun
spur-of-the-moment adjective
on the spur of the moment phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyspur
he/she/itspurs
present participlespurring
past tensespurred
past participlespurred
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1

    spur

    or

    spur on

    to encourage someone to do something

    The thought of failing my exams spurred me into action.

    His comments spurred me on to success.

    Synonyms and related words
    To encourage someone to do or to not do something
    encourage
    persuade
    convince
  2. 2
    to cause something to happen

    A surplus of oil has spurred a drop in prices.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make something start to exist or happen
    bring about
    trigger
    form
  3. 3
    to use spurs to make a horse go faster
    Synonyms and related words
    Horse riding
    bareback
    be in the saddle
    break in

spur

​verb transitive
US /spɜr/
Other entries for this word
spur noun
spur-of-the-moment adjective
on the spur of the moment phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyspur
he/she/itspurs
present participlespurring
past tensespurred
past participlespurred
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1

    spur

    or

    spur on

    to encourage someone to do something

    The thought of failing my exams spurred me into action.

    His comments spurred me on to success.

    The attacks spurred lawmakers to pass tough laws against young offenders.

    Synonyms and related words
    To encourage someone to do or to not do something
    encourage
    persuade
    convince
  2. 2
    to cause something to happen

    The results have spurred further investigation.

    A surplus of oil has spurred a drop in prices.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make something start to exist or happen
    bring about
    start off
    create
  3. 3
    to use spurs to make a horse go faster
    Synonyms and related words
    Horse riding
    bareback
    be in the saddle
    break in
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