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。

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。