goad
🇺🇸
/ɡəʊd/
🇬🇧
/ɡəʊd/
verb
R
to persistently encourage or urge someone to do something, often by annoying them
His constant criticism goaded her into working even harder.
他的持续批评激励她更加努力工作。
noun
R
a pointed stick used to urge on animals, especially cattle
The farmer used a goad to move the stubborn oxen.
农夫用刺棒驱赶固执的牛。
R
something that motivates or encourages someone to take action, often by causing annoyance or irritation
The constant teasing from his classmates was a goad that spurred him to prove them wrong.
同学们不断的嘲笑激励他证明他们是错的。
translation
不断敦促
赶牛棒, 刺激物
词形变化
3rd Present
goads
Past
goaded
Perfect
goaded
Progressive
goading
Plural
goads