goad
goad
goʊd
gowd
British pronunciation
/ɡˈə‍ʊd/

Définition et signification de « goad » en anglais

Goad
01

aiguillon, pic

a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
example
Exemples
A wooden goad hung beside the stable door.
Un aiguillon en bois était suspendu à côté de la porte de l'écurie.
02

aiguillon, provocation

a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
example
Exemples
He responded to the goad with unexpected confidence.
Il a répondu à la provocation avec une confiance inattendue.
to goad
01

aiguillonner, stimuler

to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
example
Exemples
Facing a tough deadline, the project manager tried to goad the team.
Face à une échéance difficile, le chef de projet a essayé de stimuler l'équipe.
02

pousser

to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
example
Exemples
She would goad her brother by continually bringing up his past mistakes during family gatherings.
Elle taquinait son frère en évoquant continuellement ses erreurs passées lors des réunions de famille.
03

aiguillonner, stimuler

to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
example
Exemples
In traditional farming practices, farmers would goad oxen with a spiked stick to plow the fields.
Dans les pratiques agricoles traditionnelles, les agriculteurs aiguillonnaient les bœufs avec un bâton à pointes pour labourer les champs.
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