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。
The persistent parent continued to prod their child to finish their homework before bedtime.
しつこい親は、子供が寝る前に宿題を終わらせるよう 促し 続けた。
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
She had to prod her sleepy friend repeatedly to wake him up in time for the meeting.
彼女は眠そうな友人を会議に間に合うように起こすために何度もつつく必要があった。
The farmer used a stick to prod the stubborn cow into the barn.
農夫は棒を使って頑固な牛を納屋に突っついた。
Prod
01
a sharp implement used for poking or urging
例
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
例
Her question was a gentle prod to get him thinking.
He needed a prod to complete his homework on time.
