손가락이나 뾰족한 물건으로 찌르거나 쑤시다.
To poke someone or something with a finger, foot, or a pointed object.
예문:
"She prodded the sleeping dog with her toe to see if it would move."
"The doctor prodded my abdomen to check for any signs of pain."
어떤 행동을 하도록 재촉하거나 자극을 주어 설득하다.
To encourage or persuade someone to take action, especially when they are reluctant or slow.
예문:
"My manager had to prod me several times before I finally finished the report."
"The activists are trying to prod the government into passing the new environmental law."
손가락이나 뾰족한 것으로 찌르는 행위.
A quick poke or push with a finger, foot, or a pointed object.
예문:
"He gave the cake an experimental prod to see if it was firm enough."
"A sharp prod in the ribs woke him up instantly."
무언가를 하도록 격려하거나 상기시키는 행위.
An act of encouraging or reminding someone to do something.
예문:
"Sometimes all a student needs is a gentle prod to start studying."
"The email served as a useful prod for the clients who had not yet paid."
가축을 몰 때 쓰는 뾰족한 막대나 전기 충격기.
A pointed tool or stick used for herding animals, often one that delivers an electric shock.
예문:
"The rancher used a cattle prod to move the herd into the trailer."
"Modern prods are designed to be effective without causing permanent injury to the livestock."