prod
UK/prɒd/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To poke or jab with a finger or pointed object; to urge or prompt someone into action.
戳；刺；督促；激励
n.
A pointed instrument used to goad animals; a poke or jab; something that prompts action.
刺棒；戳；督促
Root Breakdown
Native Englishprodother
=prod
Common Collocations
- 1.prod someone into action督促某人行动
- 2.gentle prod温和的敦促
- 3.cattle prod电击棒
- 4.[prod someone along]催促某人前进
Example Sentences
- 1.
She prodded her brother in the ribs to get his attention during the meeting.
- 2.
The manager had to prod the team into action before the deadline approached.
- 3.
He needed a gentle prod to finally submit his overdue report.