prodding

v.

刺，戳( prod的现在分词 )；刺激；促使；（用手指或尖物）戳

on the prod[美国方言]大发脾气

1. She gave the man a prod with her umbrella.
   她用伞捅了那男子一下。
2. He's forgetful, so I'll give his memory a prod.
   他很健忘,所以我要提醒他一下。
3. You'll have to give him a prod or he'll never get it finished.
   你要给他一些激励，否则他永远都完不成。

1. He prodded at the pig with his walking-stick.
   他用手杖推那口猪。
2. The crisis will prod them to act.
   那个危机将刺激他们行动。
3. I shall have to prod him to pay me what he owes.
   我将不得不催促他把欠我的钱还给我。

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