nudge

• 名词，指轻轻的推或碰，常用肘部，以引起注意或发出信号；也指温和的提醒、暗示或鼓励。

A noun referring to a slight push or shake, often given with the elbow to attract attention or signal something.

1. A gentle pushB1informal

   A light, often subtle push or prod, usually with an elbow or finger, to get someone's attention or encourage action.

   轻推

   • She gave him a nudge under the table to remind him to speak.
   • A gentle nudge from his friend got him to join the conversation.
   • He felt a nudge on his shoulder and turned around.

   同义词elbowjogpokeprodpushtap

   反义词joltpullshove

• 动词，表示轻轻地推某人或某物，以引起注意或促使行动，也引申为温和地劝说、鼓励或推动。

A verb used to indicate the act of gently pushing someone or something, often to attract attention or encourage action.

1. Push gentlyB1formal

   To push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to get their attention or to encourage them to move.

   轻推

   • She nudged her friend to show him the celebrity.
   • He nudged the cat off the sofa with his foot.
   • The child nudged the toy across the table.

   同义词bumpelbowjogpokeprodtap

   反义词jerkshoveshuntthrust

2. Encourage or promptB2informal

   To gently encourage or persuade someone to do something, often by repeated small actions or reminders.

   推动

   • I had to nudge him to finish his homework.
   • She nudged her colleague to apply for the promotion.
   • The teacher nudged the shy student to participate in class.

   同义词coaxencouragemotivateprodpromptremindspururge

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuade