| 词汇 | goads |
| 释义 | (redirected from goads)goad (someone) into (something)To taunt, tease, or otherwise coerce someone into taking some action. Billy, don't let your friends goad you into doing anything stupid. 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 into somethingto urge or coerce someone into doing something. Don't try to goad me into it. I just won't do it! We goaded Mary into going with us. 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 intov. To induce someone to do something through prodding or threat of embarrassment: I didn't want to steal the candy bar, but the other kids goaded me into it. 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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