goad
/ɡəʊd/ · /ɡoʊd/
CEFR level C2Topic EmotionWord #7124 in the learning path
刺激；激将；唆使
Definitions
v. to provoke someone into acting through persistent pressure or annoyance
刺激；激将；唆使
n. a pointed stick used to make animals move
赶牲畜的刺棒
n. something that strongly pushes a person to act
刺激因素；驱动力
Example
His teasing goaded me into joining the race.
他的取笑激得我参加了比赛。
Competitive school environments may goad students into pursuing high grades at the expense of genuine understanding.
竞争激烈的学校环境可能迫使学生追逐高分，而忽视真正理解知识。
Collocations
- goad someone into doing something
- goad someone on
- a goad to action
Synonyms
- provoke
- prod
Antonyms
- deter
Usage tip
常用goad sb into doing，通常含负面刺激。
FAQ
- What does goad mean?
- to provoke someone into acting through persistent pressure or annoyance a pointed stick used to make animals move something that strongly pushes a person to act
- How is goad pronounced?
- UK /ɡəʊd/, US /ɡoʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
