goad

名词 goad:

1. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
   同义词：prod
2. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
   同义词：goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

动词 goad:

1. give heart or courage to
   同义词：spur
2. urge with or as if with a goad
3. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
   同义词：prick
4. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
   同义词：needle

1. Although the innkeeper was warm, we guessed that his real goad was to get more money.
   尽管客栈老板很热情，但我们猜想他的真正目的是为了得到更多的钱。
2. Stop goading the poor beast!
   别再驱赶那可怜的动物了！
3. His persistent questions finally goaded me into an angry reply.
   他三番五次地问问题惹得我回答时也没有好气。
4. They are motivated by the twin goads of punishment and reward.
   他们受赏与罚的双重因素所激励。