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prodded

/ˈprɒdɪd/

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verb

戳, 推, 触碰

To poke, to push, to touch.

Examples :

"The doctor gently prodded my stomach to check for tenderness. "

医生轻轻按压我的肚子，检查是否有压痛。

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verb

敦促，督促

To encourage, to prompt.

Examples :

"My mom prodded me to finish my homework before watching TV. "

我妈催我先写完作业再看电视。

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verb

刺，戳，捅

To prick with a goad.

Examples :

"The farmer prodded the stubborn cow with a stick to move her into the barn. "

农夫用棍子捅了捅那头犟牛，想让它进牛棚。