| 单词 | spur |
| 释义 | spur (once / 250 pages) 1nv 2vn To spur something on is to get it going, to encourage it, to hasten it or stimulate. Cowboys wear spiky metal tools called spurs on their boots to kick their horses and spur them to greater speed. Economists talk of lowering interest rates to spur spending. A new source of funding for research will hopefully spur new proposals for research from scientists. An earthquake in China might spur cities in California to a higher standard of earthquake preparedness. You might spur your team on to victory by cheering from the sidelines. WORD FAMILYspur: spurred, spurring, spurs+/spurring: spurrings USAGE EXAMPLESA year later, the Spurs were in total control and won in five games. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) A Russian oil firm paid a large court fine owed by one of his aides, spurring accusations that Moscow was buying influence. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) In October of 1992, heavily armed military police stormed the penitentiary to quell a riot, spurring charges of indiscriminate killing by authorities. Wall Street Journal(Jan 02, 2017) 1 1n a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on Syn|Hyper gad goad, prod a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion 2n any sharply pointed projection Syn|Hyper acantha, spine projection any solid convex shape that juts out from something 3n tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers Hyper enation, plant process a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ 4n a railway line connected to a trunk line Syn|Hypo|Hyper branch line, spur track loop-line a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on line, rail line, railway line the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed 5v strike with a spur Hyper strike deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon 6v goad with spurs the rider spurred his horse Hyper goad urge with or as if with a goad 7v equip with spurs 2spur horses Hyper equip, fit, fit out, outfit provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose 1v incite or stimulate The Academy was formed to spur research Hyper advance, boost, encourage, further, promote contribute to the progress or growth of 2v give heart or courage to Syn|Hyper goad encourage inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to 3n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something Syn|Hyper goad, goading, prod, prodding, spurring, urging encouragement the expression of approval and support |
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