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