chivvy

• 动词，指不断催促、纠缠或烦扰某人，以迫使其做某事。

A verb meaning to nag or urge someone persistently to do something.

1. To pester or nagC1informalbritish

   To annoy someone repeatedly, often by asking them to do something or by making small, persistent demands.

   纠缠或唠叨

   • She kept chivvying him to finish his homework.
   • Stop chivvying me; I'll get it done when I'm ready.
   • The children chivvied their parents for ice cream all afternoon.

   同义词badgergoadharasshasslehoundnagpesterprod

   反义词ignoreleaveneglect

2. To urge or hurryC1informalbritish

   To try to make someone move faster or do something more quickly, often in a slightly annoying way.

   催促

   • The coach chivvied the players to get back on the field.
   • He chivvied his friend along the busy street.
   • The manager chivvied the team to meet the deadline.

   同义词badgergoadhurryhustlenagpesterprodpushspururge