| 单词 | goad |
| 释义 | goad (once / 1610 pages) vn A goad is a pointy stick or other instrument used to prod something along. To goad is to poke something with that pointy stick. Either way, the pointiness is really essential for making things leap into action. Originally spelled gad, meaning “spearhead,” goad first came into use as a verb in the 1570s. But say you left your pointy goading stick at home. Have no fear! You can goad people with words, too. Literally or figuratively, a goad prods and pokes and provokes people into doing something. A sheep herder might hustle his flock along with a goad, just as your mom's constant nagging and goading might finally get you sit up straight at the dinner table. WORD FAMILYgoad: goaded, goading, goads+/goading: goadings USAGE EXAMPLESPepe became a self-perpetuating whirlwind, as, goaded by media reports, trolls created new images adorned with symbols of antisemitism and white supremacy. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) National newspapers said the prison officers allegedly goaded Muslim inmates until they needed to be restrained as part of a racist game. BBC(Dec 21, 2016) Mr. Duterte told business leaders at a meeting in Manila, explaining how he goaded police officers to gun down suspects. New York Times(Dec 14, 2016) 1v stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick Syn|Hyper prick jab, stab stab or pierce 2v urge with or as if with a goad Hypo|Hyper spur goad with spurs egg on, incite, prod urge on; cause to act 3v goad or provoke, as by constant criticism Syn|Hyper needle beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke annoy continually or chronically 4v give heart or courage to Syn|Hyper spur encourage inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to 5n a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion Syn|Hypo|Hyper prod ankus an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook gad, spura sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 6n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something Syn|Hyper goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging encouragement the expression of approval and support |
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