spur
noun
verb
spɜː
noun
1
on the spur of the moment
suddenly,
without
any
previous
planning
or
thought
一时冲动
We
would
often
decide
what
to
play
on
the
spur
of
the
moment.
我们经常是凭兴致临时决定要演奏什么。
2
a
fact
or
event
that
makes
you
try
harder
to
do
something
激励因素; 鼓舞; 鞭策
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to
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It
provided
the
spur
to
further
research.
这对进一步的研究起到了鼓舞作用。
The
crowd’s
reaction
only
acted
as
a
spur.
人群的反应不过是起了刺激作用。
3
a
sharp
pointed
object
on
the
heel
of
a
rider’s
boot
which
is
used
to
encourage
a
horse
to
go
faster
马刺
4
earn/win your spurs
to
show
that
you
deserve
to
succeed
because
you
have
the
right
skills
〔因拥有正确技能而〕获得荣誉，赢得名望
5
a
piece
of
high
ground
which
sticks
out
from
the
side
of
a
hill
or
mountain
山嘴，尖坡
6
a
railway
track
or
road
that
goes
away
from
a
main
line
or
road
〔铁路或公路的〕支线
verb
7
spur sb on
also
又作
to
encourage
someone
or
make
them
want
to
do
something
激励，鼓励
T
The
band
were
spurred
on
by
the
success
of
their
last
two
singles.
乐队因最近两张单曲唱片的成功而深受鼓舞。
spur
sb
(on)
to
do
sth
His
misfortunes
spurred
him
to
write.
他的不幸遭遇激励着他写作。
spur
sb
(on)
to
sth
the
coach
who
spurred
him
on
to
Olympic
success
激励他在奥运会上取得成功的教练
It
was
an
article
in
the
local
newspaper
which
finally
spurred
him
into
action
.
是当地报纸上的一篇文章最终促使他行动起来。
8
to
make
an
improvement
or
change
happen
faster
促进，刺激;
T
Lower
taxes
would
spur
investment
and
help
economic
growth.
降低税率将刺激投资，有助于经济增长。
9
to
encourage
a
horse
to
go
faster,
especially
by
pushing
it
with
special
points
on
the
heels
of
your
boots
〔尤指用马刺〕策马前进; 使〔马〕快跑
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