prod /prɒd/ TEM8 ( prodding, prodded, prods )

• 1. 

  V-T If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. (用手指或尖物) 捅

  例：

  He prodded Murray with the shotgun.

  他用猎枪捅了默里一下。

  例：

  Prod the windowsills to check for signs of rot.

  捅一捅窗台，看有没有腐烂迹象。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Prod is also a noun. 捅

  例：

  He gave the donkey a mighty prod in the backside.

  他在驴的屁股上狠狠地捅了一下。

• 3. 

  V-T If you prod someone into doing something, you remind or persuade them to do it. 敦促

  例：

  The question is intended to prod students into examining the concept of freedom.

  这个问题旨在敦促学生探究自由这个概念。