Prod

(noun.) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

(verb.) urge on; cause to act; 'The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window'.

欧文录入

• Only a prod in the thigh. 弗格斯·休姆. 奇幻岛.
• Whether he prodded'; Mr Wegg's pantomime is skilful and expressive here; 'or whether he scooped? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• But still a hitter, she prodded me. 欧内斯特·海明威. 永别了,武器.
• Should you say scooped, my dear Mr Venus; or should you as a man--say prodded? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.

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