We push and pull and poke and prod things.

我们可以移动或触碰某个物体。

He gave the contents of the Pensieve a small prod with the end of his wand.

他用魔杖尖轻轻戳了一下冥想盆里的物质。

Some colleges are providing it, prodded by the federal government.

一些大学在联邦政府敦促下，提供信息透明。

Hundreds of tiny figures are prodding me with miniature spears.

上百个细小的身影正用小型的矛戳着我。

This work of art is prodding at the awkward underbelly of Greek culture.

这件作品直击希腊文化的软肋。

The industry hopes that governments will be prodded into action by the sudden expiry of so many seamen's contracts.

该行业希望这么多船员的合同突然到期能够提醒政府采取行动。

He prodded moodily at the lumps of charred gray fish on his plate.

在他看见他的碟子里那许多烧焦的灰色鱼时他变得更加暴躁易怒。

It was only a painful accident that prodded scientists to reconsider this view.

只是一件令入痛苦的偶然事件，才使得科学家对这一观点遗行了重新审视。

Recently, U.S. officials have prodded America's allies to mend fences.

最近，美国官员敦促美国盟友重修旧好。

At this point, Grace became visibly distressed, and she prodded the body, and she vocalized.

此时，格蕾丝明显很忧虑，她捅了捅埃莉诺的身体，并发出悲鸣。