nudge
UK/nʌdʒ/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To push someone or something gently, especially to get attention or prompt action.
用肘轻推；轻轻推动
n.
A gentle push or prod to attract attention or encourage action.
轻推；提示
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnudgeother
=nudge
Common Collocations
- 1.gentle nudge轻轻推一下
- 2.nudge someone awake推醒某人
- 3.give a nudge推一下
Example Sentences
- 1.
She gave him a nudge to wake him up during the boring meeting.
- 2.
The government provided a nudge to encourage people to save energy.