Goad
01
刺棒, 尖头棍
a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
例子
The farmer used a goad to drive the oxen forward.
农夫用一根尖棍来驱赶牛群前进。
A wooden goad hung beside the stable door.
一个木制刺棒挂在马厩门旁边。
02
刺激, 挑衅
a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
例子
Her challenge was a subtle goad to prove him wrong.
她的挑战是一个微妙的刺激，以证明他是错的。
He responded to the goad with unexpected confidence.
他以出乎意料的自信回应了挑衅。
to goad
01
刺激, 鼓励
to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
例子
The coach knew how to goad his players to push their limits during intense training sessions.
教练知道如何在激烈的训练中激励他的球员突破极限。
Facing a tough deadline, the project manager tried to goad the team.
面对紧迫的截止日期，项目经理试图激励团队。
02
激怒, 挑衅
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
例子
The relentless teasing from his classmates began to goad him, pushing him to the brink of frustration.
同学们无情的嘲笑开始激怒（通过持续的批评、嘲笑或烦人的行为来激怒或挑衅某人）他，将他推向沮丧的边缘。
She would goad her brother by continually bringing up his past mistakes during family gatherings.
她会在家庭聚会时不断提起哥哥过去的错误来激怒他。
03
驱赶, 刺激
to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
例子
The rancher skillfully goaded the herd of cattle towards the pasture using a pointed staff.
牧场主熟练地用尖头杖将牛群赶向牧场。
In traditional farming practices, farmers would goad oxen with a spiked stick to plow the fields.
在传统的耕作方式中，农民会用尖棍驱赶牛来犁田。
