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to prod
01
stimolare, incoraggiare
to stimulate or encourage someone to take action
Esempi
The coach tried to prod the team into giving their best effort during the intense match.
L'allenatore ha cercato di stimolare la squadra a dare il massimo sforzo durante la partita intensa.
The persistent parent continued to prod their child to finish their homework before bedtime.
Il genitore persistente continuò a spingere il proprio figlio a finire i compiti prima di andare a letto.
02
spingere, stimolare
to jab or poke a person or thing with a finger, stick, or other pointed object to get their attention or make them do something
Esempi
She had to prod her sleepy friend repeatedly to wake him up in time for the meeting.
Dovette spingere ripetutamente il suo amico assonnato per svegliarlo in tempo per la riunione.
The farmer used a stick to prod the stubborn cow into the barn.
Il contadino ha usato un bastone per spingere la mucca testarda nel fienile.
Prod
01
a sharp implement used for poking or urging
Esempi
The farmer carried a prod to move the livestock.
The zookeeper used a prod to direct the animals safely.
02
a prompt or encouragement to act
Esempi
Her question was a gentle prod to get him thinking.
He needed a prod to complete his homework on time.
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