Wordiyospur
🇬🇧 UK/spә:/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
v.
To urge a horse forward with spurs; to encourage or motivate someone to act
用马刺策马；激励，刺激
n.
A pointed device worn on a boot heel to urge a horse; anything that motivates or encourages action
马刺；刺激物，激励
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishspurother
=spur
Common Collocations
- 1.spur on激励，鞭策
- 2.spur growth刺激增长
- 3.spur into action促使采取行动
- 4.on the spur of the moment一时冲动，即兴而为
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coach's encouraging words spurred the team on to victory.
- 2.
Rising competition spurred the company to innovate its product line.
- 3.
The rider spurred his horse and galloped across the open field.