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Spur
01
esporão, espora
a pointed extension of bone that grows from the leg or foot and is used for defense, mating rituals, or establishing dominance within a social group
02
estímulo, incentivo
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
03
espora, incentivo
a small metal tool worn on the rider's heel that is used to give subtle commands to a horse
Exemplos
He recognized the importance of proper spur use in refining the horse's responses during competitions.
Ele reconheceu a importância do uso adequado das esporas para refinar as respostas do cavalo durante as competições.
04
ramal, via de conexão
a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility
Exemplos
The train switched to the spur to drop off cargo.
O trem mudou para o desvio para descarregar a carga.
05
esporão, prolongamento tubular na base da corola
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
06
espora, ponta
any sharply pointed projection
to spur
01
incentivar, estimular
to give someone encouragement or motivation
Ditransitive: to spur sb to do sth
Exemplos
Last week, they spurred each other to achieve their fitness goals.
Na semana passada, eles se estimularam mutuamente para alcançar seus objetivos de fitness.
02
incentivar, estimular
to encourage or stimulate an action
Transitive: to spur an action or interest
Exemplos
The discovery of a new planet spurred interest in space exploration.
A descoberta de um novo planeta estimulou o interesse na exploração espacial.
03
esporar, incentivar
to urge a horse forward by pressing spurs into its sides
Transitive: to spur a horse
Exemplos
The rider spurred the horse as it hesitated at the start line.
O cavaleiro esporou o cavalo enquanto ele hesitava na linha de partida.
04
esporar, colocar esporas
to attach spurs to a horse rider's boots in preparation for riding
Transitive: to spur shoes
Exemplos
The rider spurred his boots to prepare for the race.
O cavaleiro esporou suas botas para se preparar para a corrida.
