(In Ireland) a derogatory term for a Protestant. 【爱】【贬】新教徒。 A pointed implement for pricking or puncturing, as a goad or pointed stick. 刺戳用的尖物(如刺棒、尖棍)。 To punch or poke with a pointed instrument. 用尖物刺入;戳。 to prod an ox with a stick 用棒戳牛。 Hence, to goad or urge. 刺激;惹起;唆使;激励。 The teacher tried to prod the students to take more interest. 老师想刺激学生提起更大的兴趣。 |