goad

🇬🇧 UK/gəud/🇺🇸 US/gәud/

IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To prod or urge someone into action; to provoke or incite.

刺激，激励；激怒，驱使

n.

A pointed stick used to drive animals; anything that urges or provokes action.

赶牛棒；刺激物，激励

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

goadother

=goad

Common Collocations

1.goad into刺激进行
2.goad on刺激继续
3.goad someone激励某人

Example Sentences

1.
His harsh criticism seemed designed to goad her into reacting emotionally.
2.
The coach used motivational speeches to goad the team into winning.

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