prodding

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. (用手指或尖物) 捅
He prodded Murray with the shotgun. 他用猎枪捅了默里一下。
Prod the windowsills to check for signs of rot. 捅一捅窗台，看有没有腐烂迹象。
2. N-COUNT Prod is also a noun. 捅
He gave the donkey a mighty prod in the backside. 他在驴的屁股上狠狠地捅了一下。
3. V-T If you prod someone into doing something, you remind or persuade them to do it. 敦促
The question is intended to prod students into examining the concept of freedom. 这个问题旨在敦促学生探究自由这个概念。