| 词汇 | goad on |
| 释义 | Phr V goad on goads, goading, goaded goad on sb or goad sb on to make someone do something, often something bad, by encouraging or annoying them until they do itHe was goaded on by the taunts and jeers from the crowd. goad sb on usually passive to encourage someone to do something, especially something that is bad or not sensible, by making them angry or telling them that they are not clever enough or brave enough to do it: The boy had dived from the bridge, goaded on by a crowd of his friends. Daly, goaded on by the manager's impatience, somehow succeeded in getting the business working.■ SIMILAR TO: egg on, lead on goad (someone or something) on1. To physically encourage someone or something to continue moving, as by physical prodding. I had to goad the dogs on when they tried to lie down at the end of our street. 2. To taunt, tease, or otherwise coerce someone into proceeding. My friends tried to goad me on, but I knew I'd had enough to drink for the night. 3. To coax or encourage someone into proceeding. The audience started clapping, in an attempt to goad the frightened kids on. goad someone onto urge someone onward, possibly with jeers or challenges; to urge someone to continue. (Usually in this order.) The cheering crowd goaded the team on to victory. I goaded Jed on to taking the risk. goad onv. 1. To make someone or something move by prodding or poking: The farmer goaded the cattle on. 2. To urge someone to continue something through prodding or threat of embarrassment: I didn't want to sing any more, but the crowd goaded me on. |
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