spur的意思

基本释义

• n 刺激物

  a sharp pointed object on the heel of a rider’s boot which is used to encourage a horse to go faster

• v 刺激

  to encourage someone or make them want to do something

例句

1. The band were spurred on by the success of their last two singles.

   乐队因最近两张单曲唱片的成功而深受鼓舞。

2. It was an article in the local newspaper which finally spurred him into action .

   是当地报纸上的一篇文章最终促使他行动起来。

3. He dug in his spurs.

   他用马刺策马。

4. International competition is a spur to modernization.

   国际竞争是走向现代化的动力。

5. Such stories serve as a spur to children's imagination.

   这类故事能激发儿童的想象力。 (

6. The riders spurred their horses.

   骑手们用踢马刺策马前进。

7. The girl's loving care spurred his recovery.

   姑娘的

短语

• spur gear n. [机]正齿轮
• spur on 驱使；鼓励；飞驰
• spur dike 丁坝；排水坝；挑水坝
• spur track 支路；（铁路的）支线
• spur line 延线；（货物）支线

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. a railway line connected to a trunk line Synonym: branch line spur track 2. a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward e.g. cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on Synonym: gad 3. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something e.g. the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves Synonym: goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, ring 4. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers 5. any sharply pointed projection Synonym: spineacantha verb 1. goad with spurs e.g. the rider spurred his horse 2. equip with spurs e.g. spur horses 3. strike with a spur 4. give heart or courage to Synonym: goad 5. incite or stimulate e.g. The Academy was formed to spur research

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