Goad
01
påk, vass pinne
a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
Exempel
Ancient carvings depict shepherds holding goads in their hands.
Forntida sniderier avbildar herdar som håller piggstavar i händerna.
02
sporre, utmaning
a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
Exempel
That sarcastic remark was clearly a goad to provoke a reaction.
Den sarkastiska anmärkningen var tydligt en provokation för att framkalla en reaktion.
to goad
01
egga, stimulera
to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
Exempel
The mentor knew when to goad the mentee by presenting challenging tasks.
Mentorn visste när det var dags att sporra mentee genom att presentera utmanande uppgifter.
02
reta, uppreta
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
Exempel
The constant mockery from his peers would goad him into proving himself through various challenges.
De konstanta hån från hans kamrater skulle egga honom att bevisa sig själv genom olika utmaningar.
03
driva på, stimulera
to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
Exempel
The team of oxen was obediently goaded by the farmer, plowing the furrows in preparation for planting.
Oxarnas team drevs lydigt av bonden, plöjde fåror som förberedelse för plantering.
