goad的意思

基本释义

• n 刺棒，刺痛物；激励

  something that forces someone to do something

• v 激励，刺激

  If you goad someone, you deliberately make them feel angry or irritated, often causing them to react by doing something

例句

1. The offer of economic aid was a goad to political change.

   提供经济援助是政治改革的推动力。

2. Charles was always goading me.

   查尔斯老是刺激我。

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion Synonym: prod 2. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something e.g. the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves Synonym: goading, prod, prodding, urging, spurs, purr, ing verb 1. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism e.g. He needled her with his sarcastic remarks Synonym: needle 2. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick Synonym: prick 3. urge with or as if with a goad 4. give heart or courage to Synonym: spur