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goad

/ˈɡoʊd/ American
  • v. 激励, 促使
  • n. 刺激因素, 推动力
Definition
  • v. to keep provoking someone into doing something
  • n. something that urges or pushes someone into action
Example
His friends tried to goad him into joining the race.
他的朋友们怂恿他参加这场比赛。