Prod
[prɒd] or [prɑd]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.
(verb.) urge on; cause to act; 'The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window'.
欧文錄入--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.
(n.) A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.
(n.) A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd.
(v. t.) To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student.
整理:弗娜
解釋/意思:
n. a goad awl: a prick or punch with a pointed instrument.—v.t. to prick.
希尔达整理
例句/造句/用法:
- Only a prod in the thigh. 福爾斯·休姆. 奇幻島.
- Whether he prodded'; Mr Wegg's pantomime is skilful and expressive here; 'or whether he scooped? 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- But still a hitter, she prodded me. 歐尼斯特·海明威. 永別了,武器.
- Should you say scooped, my dear Mr Venus; or should you as a man--say prodded? 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
手打:路德维格