goad
复数形式
goads
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刺棒, 尖头棍
a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
- 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。
- The herder tapped the cattle with a goad to keep them moving.
牧人用刺棒轻触牲畜以保持它们移动。
- Ancient carvings depict shepherds holding goads in their hands.
古老的雕刻描绘了牧羊人手中握着尖棒。
- The goad was tipped with iron to make it more effective.
刺棒的尖端包了铁，以使其更有效。
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刺激, 挑衅
a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
- 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。
- The coach's words served as a powerful goad before the match.
教练的话在比赛前起到了强大的激励作用。
- That sarcastic remark was clearly a goad to provoke a reaction.
那句讽刺的话显然是为了激起反应的一种挑衅。
- The dare acted as a goad to test his limits.
这次挑战充当了刺激来测试他的极限。