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spur

/ˈspɜːr/ American
Picture: spur
  • n. 马刺, 刺激物
  • v. 刺激, 激励, 促使
Definition
  • n. a spike on a rider's boot for urging a horse on, or something that encourages action
  • v. to encourage someone to do something more quickly or with more effort
Example
Good weather can spur people to plan outdoor picnics quickly.
好天气能促使人们迅速安排户外野餐。