| 单词 | prod |
| 释义 | prod (once / 2012 pages) vn A teacher might use a verbal prod when students aren't participating in class. A prod is an encouragement, like the threat of a quiz. Just hope the teacher doesn't use the kind of prod a rancher uses to keep cattle moving! Prod can also be a verb that refers to a soft poke or a nudge, like when you prod someone in the ribs with your finger. It can also describe verbal encouragement that's used when you want something or want to know something. For example, you might prod your sister into helping you do your math homework. WORD FAMILYprod: prodded, prodding, prods+/prodding: proddings USAGE EXAMPLESThe outbreak also prodded international corporations to reexamine their policies. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) Mr. Obama, he said, was prodded by more than fear. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) The same duo combined for the second, Kane stealing between two static defenders to prod home Trippier's fine cross from six yards. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) 1v to push against gently Syn|Hypo|Hyper nudge, poke at jog give a slight push to elbowshove one's elbow into another person's ribs force, push move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" 2v poke or thrust abruptly Syn|Hyper dig, jab, poke, stab thrust push forcefully 3v urge on; cause to act Syn|Hypo egg on, incite goose prod into action halloourge on with shouts goadurge with or as if with a goad spurgoad with spurs 4n a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion Syn|Hypo|Hyper goad ankus an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook gad, spura sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 5n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves Syn|Hyper goad, goading, prodding, spur, spurring, urging encouragement the expression of approval and support |
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