1530s, "to poke with a stick," of uncertain origin; possibly [Barnhart] a variant of brod, from Middle English brodden "to goad," from Old Norse broddr "shaft, spike" (see brad), or perhaps imitative [OED]. Figurative sense is recorded from 1871. Related: Prodded; prodding.
prod (n.)
1787, "pointed instrument used in prodding;" 1802, "act of prodding;" from prod (v.).
双语例句
1. He gave the donkey a mighty prod in the backside.
他用力捅了一下驴屁股。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Prod the windowsills to check for signs of rot.
戳一戳窗台板看看有没有朽烂的迹象。
来自柯林斯例句
3. You'd better give her memory a prod.
你最好提醒她一下.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. The report should prod the Government into spending more on the Health Service.
这份报告将督促政府加大在卫生服务方面的支出。
来自柯林斯例句
5. He has a short fuse , and they poke and prod to see if he will explode.