单词 | goad |
释义 | goad (noun) goad 2 ENTRIES FOUND: goad (verb) goad (noun) 1 goad /ˈgoʊd/ verb goads; goaded; goading 1 goad /ˈgoʊd/ verb goads; goaded; goading Learner's definition of GOAD [+ object] : to urge or force (someone) to do something驱使;迫使;鞭策 He was goaded (on) by a sense of duty.他受到一种责任感的驱使。 The threat of legal action should goad them into complying/compliance.法律诉讼的威胁应该可以迫使他们遵从。 2 goad /ˈgoʊd/ noun plural goads 2 goad /ˈgoʊd/ noun plural goads Learner's definition of GOAD [count] 1 : a pointed rod used to make an animal move forward(驱赶牲口的)尖棒 2 : someone or something that urges or forces someone to do something刺激;鞭策;驱动者;驱动力 The threat of legal action is a powerful goad to companies that have ignored the regulations.被诉诸法律的威胁对无视条例规定的公司来说,是一种强有力的鞭策。 |
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