prodding

ˈprɒdɪŋ

n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
v to push against gently
v urge on; cause to act
v poke or thrust abruptly

v. 刺, 戳( prod的现在分词 ); 刺激; 促使; （用手指或尖物）戳

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prodding 是由词根 prod（戳、刺）加上现在分词后缀 -ing 组成，表示正在进行的动作，即“戳、刺”的动作。

例句

1. She kept prodding him to finish his homework.

她不断催促他完成作业。

2. The teacher was prodding the students to participate in the discussion.

老师在鼓励学生参与讨论。

3. He felt a prodding sensation in his back and turned around.

他感觉到背后有一种推搡的感觉，转过身去。