n.刺针；刺棒；戳；刺激；激励
v.戳；刺；刺激
She gave the man a prod with her umbrella. 她用伞捅了那男子一下。
He's forgetful, so I'll give his memory a prod. 他很健忘,所以我要提醒他一下。
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。
用作动词 (v.)He prodded at the pig with his walking-stick. 他用手杖推那口猪。
The crisis will prod them to act. 那个危机将刺激他们行动。
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。
