spur

US /spɝː/
UK /spɝː/
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1.

马刺

a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward

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The cowboy dug his spurs into the horse's flanks.
牛仔把马刺刺入马的侧腹。
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He wore riding boots with silver spurs.
他穿着带有银色马刺的骑马靴。
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2.

支脉, 山嘴

a projection from a mountain or hill

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The trail followed a narrow spur of the mountain.
小径沿着山的一个狭窄支脉延伸。
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We camped on a rocky spur overlooking the valley.
我们在一个俯瞰山谷的岩石山嘴上露营。
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1.

刺激, 激励

to encourage an activity or development

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The government's new policy will spur economic growth.
政府的新政策将刺激经济增长。
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His words spurred her to action.
他的话激励她采取行动。
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stimulateencouragepromptincitemotivatepropeldrive
2.

策动, 鞭策

to urge (a horse) on with spurs

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He spurred his horse to a gallop.
他策马疾驰。
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The rider spurred the tired animal forward.
骑手策动疲惫的动物前进。
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spur onon the spur of the moment