to prod
01
促す, 励ます
to stimulate or encourage someone to take action
例
The coach tried to prod the team into giving their best effort during the intense match.
コーチは、激しい試合中にチームが最善の努力を尽くすよう促そうとしました。
02
突く, 促す
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
例
The curious child could n't resist the urge to prod the strange object with a stick.
好奇心旺盛な子供は、棒で奇妙な物体をつつく衝動に抵抗できなかった。
Prod
01
a sharp implement used for poking or urging
例
The farmer carried a prod to move the livestock.
02
a prompt or encouragement to act
例
Her question was a gentle prod to get him thinking.
