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源自中古英语 'proden'(戳刺),可能源于古诺尔斯语 'broddr'(尖刺)。
❶ 指用言语或行动催促、刺激某人做某事的行为,通常带有轻微强迫或持续提醒的意味。
“After some gentle prodding from her friends, she finally agreed to join the trip.”
(在朋友们的温和催促下,她终于同意参加这次旅行。)
“He needed constant prodding to finish his homework on time.”
(他需要不断的督促才能按时完成作业。)
❶ 用手指或尖物轻戳或捅的动作,也可比喻为用言语刺激某人采取行动。
“She prodded the sleeping cat with her finger to see if it was alive.”
(她用手指戳了戳睡觉的猫,看看它是否还活着。)
“The reporter kept prodding the politician for a clear answer.”
(记者不断追问政治家,要求得到一个明确的答复。)
gentle prodding — 温和的催促或提醒,通常不带强迫性,旨在帮助某人采取行动。
“With some gentle prodding, the child finally started his homework.”
(在温和的催促下,孩子终于开始做作业了。)