prod
Произношение: [prɒd]
Слово
Контекст: «physical action»
(verb) to poke or push someone or something gently with a finger or a stick. It's like when you lightly touch someone to get their attention.
Пример
She prodded him to wake up by gently nudging his shoulder.
Пример
He didn’t prod the dog because he wanted it to sleep peacefully.
Пример
Why do you need to prod your friend to start the game?
Контекст: «encouragement»
(verb) to encourage someone to take action or to do something. This is like when you give someone a small push to help them move forward.
Пример
The teacher prodded her students to finish their projects on time.
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He did not prod his teammate to practice because he knew they were already prepared.
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How can I prod my sister to join us for dinner?
Контекст: «physical action»
(noun) a gentle push or poke to get attention. Imagine poking someone who is daydreaming.
Пример
With a prod of his finger, he got her attention during the movie.
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A hard prod might hurt, so I used my fingertip instead.
Пример
Did you give him a prod to see if he was listening?
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