n. 刺针,刺棒;刺激,激励
vt. 刺激;促使…行动;(用手指或尖物)戳;捅
网络 刺; 刺激; 激励
She gave him a sharp prod with her umbrella.
她用雨伞使劲捅了他一下。
He gave the donkey a mighty prod in the backside.
他在驴的屁股上狠狠地捅了一下。
The question is intended to prod students into examining the concept of freedom.
这个问题旨在敦促学生探究自由这个概念。
If they haven´t replied by next week, you´ll have to call them and give them a prod.
如果下周他们还没答复,你就得打电话催催他们。
He has a short fuse, and they poke and prod to see if he will explode.
他易于激动,因此他们故意拨弄他,看看他是否会发火。