释义 |
goad (someone) into (something) goad (someone) into (something)To taunt, tease, or otherwise coerce someone into taking some action. Billy, don't let your friends goad you into doing anything stupid.See also: goadgoad someone into somethingto urge or coerce someone into doing something. Don't try to goad me into it. I just won't do it! We goaded Mary into going with us.See also: goadgoad intov. To induce someone to do something through prodding or threat of embarrassment: I didn't want to steal the candy bar, but the other kids goaded me into it.See also: goad |