prod

戳、刺、捅

She prodded the sleeping cat gently with her finger.

她用手指轻轻戳了戳睡著的猫。

催促、督促、激励

His parents kept prodding him to apply for the job.

他的父母一直催他去应征那份工作。

刺探、试探

The reporters prodded at the issue until someone finally spoke.

记者不断试探这个问题，终于有人开口了。

戳、刺、捅

He gave the door a sharp prod and it swung open.

他用力一戳，门就开了。

催促、鼓励、提醒

Most students just need a gentle prod to start writing.

大多数学生只需要稍微督促一下就会开始写。

刺棒、赶牛棒

The farmer moved the cattle along with an electric prod.

农夫用电动刺棒把牛赶往前走。