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spur

英[spɜː] 美[spɝ]
  • n. 鼓舞,刺激;马刺;山坡
  • vi. 骑马疾驰;给予刺激
  • vt. 激励,鞭策;给…装踢马刺
  • n. (Spur)人名;(意)斯普尔;(德)施普尔

英英释意


1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
2. any pointed projection
3. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
4. a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward;
"cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
5. a railway line connected to a trunk line