goad

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɡəʊd/

Noun

figuratively

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals. / (figuratively) That which goads or incites; a stimulus.

Japanese Meaning

動物を突いて行動を促すための、先のとがった長い棒 / （比喩的に）刺激や扇動するもの、動機付けとなる要因

The shepherd tapped the stubborn mule with his goad until it began to move.

羊飼いは家畜を突くための長くとがった棒で頑固なラバを何度も突いて、やっと動かした。

Sense（1）

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

the daily goad urging him to the daily toil

Sense（2）

(figuratively) That which goads or incites; a stimulus.

goads

（ plural ）