n a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
v give heart or courage to
v urge with or as if with a goad
v stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
v goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
n. 赶牲口的尖棒( goad的名词复数 )
v. 刺激( goad的第三人称单数 ); 激励; （用尖棒）驱赶; 驱使（或怂恿、刺激）某人