Goad
01
突き棒, 先の尖った棒
a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
例
The farmer used a goad to drive the oxen forward.
農夫は牛を前進させるために先の尖った棒を使いました。
02
刺激, 挑発
a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
例
Her challenge was a subtle goad to prove him wrong.
彼女の挑戦は、彼が間違っていることを証明するための微妙な刺激だった。
to goad
01
煽る, 刺激する
to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
例
The coach knew how to goad his players to push their limits during intense training sessions.
コーチは、激しいトレーニングセッション中に選手たちが限界に挑戦するよう駆り立てる方法を知っていた。
02
挑発する, いらだたせる
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
例
The constant mockery from his peers would goad him into proving himself through various challenges.
仲間からの絶え間ない嘲笑は、彼をさまざまな挑戦を通じて自分を証明するように駆り立てるだろう。
03
駆り立てる, 刺激する
to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
例
The team of oxen was obediently goaded by the farmer, plowing the furrows in preparation for planting.
農夫によって従順に追い立てられた牛のチームは、植え付けの準備として畝を耕しました。
