spur

A noun with multiple meanings: a device worn on a rider's heel to urge a horse forward; a sharp projection; a tubular part of a flower; a railway branch line; or something that encourages action.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: приспособление на пятке всадника для понукания лошади; острый выступ; трубчатая часть цветка; железнодорожная ветка; или то, что побуждает к действию.esSustantivo con varios significados: dispositivo en el talón del jinete para picar al caballo; saliente puntiagudo; parte tubular de una flor; ramal ferroviario; o algo que incita a la acción.frNom avec plusieurs sens : pièce métallique fixée au talon du cavalier pour piquer le cheval ; saillie pointue ; éperon ou tube d'une fleur ; voie ferrée secondaire en cul-de-sac ; ou ce qui incite à agir.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Stachel am Reitstiefel zum Antreiben des Pferdes; spitzer Fortsatz oder Auswuchs; röhrenförmiger Teil einer Blüte; abzweigende Nebenstrecke einer Bahnlinie; oder etwas, das zu einer Handlung antreibt.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: espora presa ao calcanhar do cavaleiro para incitar o cavalo; saliência pontiaguda; tubo alongado de certas flores (como o esporão); ramal ferroviário; ou aquilo que estimula à ação.zh名词，有多种含义：骑马者靴跟上的刺马钉，用来驱马前进；尖锐的突起物；花距（花朵的管状部分）；铁路支线；或指促使行动的动力或刺激。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: أداة معدنية مثبتة على كعب حذاء الفارس لتحفيز الحصان؛ نتوء حاد أو نتوء قرني؛ الجزء الأنبوبي من الزهرة؛ فرع جانبي للسكة الحديدية؛ أو ما يحفز على الفعل.

1. Encouragement or motivation B2 formal

   Something that encourages or prompts action or effort.

   • The promise of a bonus was a spur to work harder.
   • Her inspiring speech acted as a spur for the team.
   • The competition provided a spur for innovation.

   ruСтимулesEstímulo o motivaciónfrEncouragement ou motivationdeAnspornptEstímulozh激励arحافز

   Synonymes: boostencouragementgoadimpetusincentiveinducementmotivationprodstimulus

   Antonymes: deterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

2. Sharp projection B1 formal

   A sharp, pointed object that sticks out from a surface.

   • The cactus has sharp spurs on its stem.
   • He cut his hand on a metal spur protruding from the fence.
   • The mountain's rocky spur jutted out over the valley.

   ruОстрый выступesProtuberancia puntiagudafrPoinçon / ÉperondeScharfer VorsprungptProjeção pontiagudazh尖突arنتوء حاد

   Synonymes: barbneedlepointprickleprongspikespinethorn

3. Botanical spur C1 formal

   A tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers, often containing nectar.

   • The columbine flower has a long, curved spur.
   • Bees are attracted to the nectar in the flower's spur.
   • The orchid's spur is an adaptation for pollination.

   ruШпорецesEspolón (botánica)frÉperon (botanique)deSpornptEsporãozh花距arالنتوء الأنبوبي

4. Rider's spur B1 formal

   A sharp metal device attached to a rider's heel, used to urge a horse forward.

   • The cowboy gently touched his horse with the spur.
   • He wore silver spurs on his boots for the parade.
   • The rider used the spur to signal the horse to gallop.

   ruШпораesEspuela del jinetefrÉperon (équitation)deSpornptEsporazh马刺arمهماز

   Synonymes: goad

5. Railway spur B2 formal

   A short railway line that connects to a main line, often serving a specific area.

   • The factory was built along a railway spur for easy transport.
   • A new spur line was constructed to serve the industrial park.
   • The train diverted onto the spur to deliver supplies.

   ruЖелезнодорожная веткаesRamal ferroviariofrEmbranchement ferroviairedeBahnstreckeptRamal ferroviáriozh铁路支线arخط فرعي للسكك الحديدية

   Synonymes: branchbranch linesidetracksiding

• spurs plural form
• spurs' possessive plural form
• spur's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or stimulating someone or something to move faster or take action.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по поощрению или стимулированию кого-либо или чего-либо двигаться быстрее или действовать.esVerbo que significa incitar o animar a alguien o algo a actuar, moverse más rápido o esforzarse más, a menudo mediante estímulos o motivación.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'encourager ou de stimuler quelqu'un ou quelque chose à agir plus vite ou à se mettre en mouvement, ou encore de provoquer une réaction.deVerb, das ausdrückt, jemanden oder etwas anzutreiben, zu ermutigen oder zu stimulieren, sich schneller zu bewegen oder zu handeln; auch im übertragenen Sinne: zu etwas anregen oder anspornen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de incentivar ou estimular alguém ou algo a se mover mais rápido ou a agir. Pode também significar incitar, motivar ou impulsionar alguém a fazer algo.zh动词，表示鼓励或刺激某人或某物更快行动或采取行动。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تحفيز شخص أو شيء أو تشجيعه على التحرك بسرعة أكبر أو على القيام بفعل ما، وكذلك على دفع الأمور إلى الأمام أو التعجيل بها.

1. Incite or stimulate B2 formal

   To encourage someone to take action or to make something happen more quickly.

   • The promise of a bonus spurred the team to work harder.
   • Her inspiring speech spurred the audience into action.
   • The new policy spurred economic growth in the region.

   ruСтимулироватьesIncentivar o estimularfrinciter, stimulerdeAnspornenptEstimularzh激励arتحفيز

   Synonymes: driveencouragegalvanizeimpelincitemotivateprodpromptstimulateurge

   Antonymes: curbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit

2. Give heart or courage to B2 formal

   To encourage or motivate someone to do something, especially something difficult.

   • His words of encouragement spurred her to continue the race.
   • The coach spurred the players on with a passionate speech.
   • The support of her family spurred her to pursue her dreams.

   ruВдохновитьesanimar, dar ánimofrencouragerdeAnspornenptIncentivarzh激励arحَثّ

   Synonymes: emboldenencouragegalvanizeinspiremotivatepromptstimulateurge

   Antonymes: demoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendispirit

3. Strike with a spur C1 formal

   To use a sharp device attached to a rider's heel to urge a horse forward.

   • The knight spurred his horse into a gallop.
   • She gently spurred the horse to move faster.
   • He spurred the animal to jump over the fence.

   ruПришпоритьesEspolearfrÉperonnerdeMit dem Sporn antreibenptEsporearzh用马刺踢arمَهَزَ بِالمِهْماز

   Synonymes: goadprickprod

4. Goad with spurs C1 formal

   To repeatedly urge or push someone or something forward, often in a forceful way.

   • The rider spurred the horse relentlessly during the race.
   • He spurred the mule to climb the steep hill.
   • The jockey spurred his mount to the finish line.

   ruПонукать шпорамиesEspolearfrPiquer des éperonsdeMit Sporen antreibenptEsporearzh用马刺驱策arالحث بالمهماز

   Synonymes: drivegoadprickprodurge

   Antonymes: deterdiscouragedissuaderestrain

5. Equip with spurs C2 formal

   To provide a horse rider with spurs, or to attach spurs to boots.

   • The stable hand spurred the rider's boots before the competition.
   • He spurred himself properly before mounting the horse.
   • The cowboy spurred his boots and prepared for the long ride.

   ruСнабдить шпорамиesPoner espuelasfréquiper d'éperonsdeMit Sporen versehenptEquipar com esporaszh给马配马刺arتزويد بالمهماز

• spurred past participle
• spurred past simple
• spurring present participle
• spurs third person singular