goad
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/ɡəʊd/
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/ɡəʊd/
to persistently encourage or urge someone to do something, often by annoying them
His constant criticism goaded her into working even harder.
그의 지속적인 비판은 그녀를 더 열심히 일하도록 격려했다.
a pointed stick used to urge on animals, especially cattle
The farmer used a goad to move the stubborn oxen.
농부는 고집스러운 소를 움직이기 위해 곤봉을 사용했다.
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.
동급생들의 지속적인 조롱은 그를 그들이 틀렸다고 증명하도록 격려했다.