Spur
01
刺, 骨刺
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
激励, 刺激
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
03
马刺, 刺激物
a small metal tool worn on the rider's heel that is used to give subtle commands to a horse
例子
The spur's gentle pressure reminded the horse to maintain a steady pace.
马刺的轻柔压力提醒马匹保持稳定的步伐。
Every equestrian must use spurs with care and skill to avoid discomfort for the horse.
每位骑手都必须谨慎且熟练地使用马刺，以避免给马带来不适。
04
支线, 连接线
a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility
例子
The spur led directly to the factory for easy shipment of goods.
支线直接通向工厂，便于货物运输。
He followed the spur to reach the warehouse.
他沿着支线到达仓库。
05
距, 花冠基部的管状延伸
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
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马刺, 尖锐的突起
any sharply pointed projection
to spur
01
激励, 鼓舞
to give someone encouragement or motivation
Ditransitive: to spur sb to do sth
例子
The coach 's inspiring words were meant to spur the team to give their best effort.
教练鼓舞人心的话是为了激励球队尽最大努力。
Recognition for hard work can spur employees to continue putting in their best.
对辛勤工作的认可可以激励员工继续全力以赴。
02
鼓励, 刺激
to encourage or stimulate an action
Transitive: to spur an action or interest
例子
The exciting discovery spurred further research in the field of science.
这一激动人心的发现刺激了科学领域的进一步研究。
The new policy was designed to spur innovation in the tech industry.
03
用马刺策马前进, 激励
to urge a horse forward by pressing spurs into its sides
Transitive: to spur a horse
例子
She spurred the horse with gentle pressure to encourage it to jump the obstacle.
她轻轻用马刺刺激马匹，鼓励它跳过障碍物。
The cowboy spurred his horse to catch up with the herd.
牛仔用马刺踢他的马以赶上牛群。
04
刺激, 装上马刺
to attach spurs to a horse rider's boots in preparation for riding
Transitive: to spur shoes
例子
The cowboy spurred his boots before heading out to round up the cattle.
牛仔在出发去赶牛之前给他的靴子装了马刺。
She spurred her shoes with custom-made spurs for the horse competition.
她为马术比赛用定制的马刺刺激了她的鞋子。
