spur
/spɜː/ · /spɝ/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6953 in the learning path
激励；促进
Definitions
v. To encourage action or cause something to develop faster
激励；促进
n. Something that encourages action or further progress
刺激；推动力
n. A metal device on a rider's boot for urging a horse
马刺
Example
Her friend's encouragement spurred her to finish the race.
朋友的鼓励激励她跑完了比赛。
Investment in reliable public transport can spur economic growth by connecting workers with a wider range of jobs.
投资可靠的公共交通可以让劳动者接触到更多就业机会，从而促进经济增长。
Collocations
- spur economic growth
- spur someone into action
- a spur to innovation
- on the spur of the moment
Synonyms
- stimulate
- motivate
- impetus
Antonyms
- discourage
- hinder
Usage tip
常用spur sb to do；过去式spurred双写r。
FAQ
- What does spur mean?
- To encourage action or cause something to develop faster Something that encourages action or further progress A metal device on a rider's boot for urging a horse
- How is spur pronounced?
- UK /spɜː/, US /spɝ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
