goad

漢語翻譯

詞型變化：

英文解釋：

名詞 goad:

1. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
   同義詞：prod
2. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
   同義詞：goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

動詞 goad:

1. give heart or courage to
   同義詞：spur
2. urge with or as if with a goad
3. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
   同義詞：prick
4. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
   同義詞：needle

例句：

1. Although the innkeeper was warm, we guessed that his real goad was to get more money.
   儘管客棧老闆很熱情，但我們猜想他的真正目的是為了得到更多的錢。
2. Stop goading the poor beast!
   別再驅趕那可憐的動物了！
3. His persistent questions finally goaded me into an angry reply.
   他三番五次地問問題惹得我回答時也沒有好氣。
4. They are motivated by the twin goads of punishment and reward.
   他們受賞與罰的雙重因素所激勵。