spur

• 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。

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.

1. Encouragement or motivationB2formal

   Something that encourages or prompts action or effort.

   激励

   • 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.

   同义词boostencouragementgoadimpetusincentiveinducementmotivationprodstimulus

   反义词deterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

2. Sharp projectionB1formal

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

   尖突

   • 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.

   同义词barbneedlepointprickleprongspikespinethorn

3. Botanical spurC1formal

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

   花距

   • 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.

4. Rider's spurB1formal

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

   马刺

   • 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.

   同义词goad

5. Railway spurB2formal

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

   铁路支线

   • 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.

   同义词branchbranch linesidetracksiding

• 动词，表示鼓励或刺激某人或某物更快行动或采取行动。

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

1. Incite or stimulateB2formal

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

   激励

   • 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.

   同义词driveencouragegalvanizeimpelincitemotivateprodpromptstimulateurge

   反义词curbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit

2. Give heart or courage toB2formal

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

   激励

   • 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.

   同义词emboldenencouragegalvanizeinspiremotivatepromptstimulateurge

   反义词demoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendispirit

3. Strike with a spurC1formal

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

   用马刺踢

   • 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.

   同义词goadprickprod

4. Goad with spursC1formal

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

   用马刺驱策

   • 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.

   同义词drivegoadprickprodurge

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuaderestrain

5. Equip with spursC2formal

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

   给马配马刺

   • 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.