n.马刺，靴刺，鞭策，激励，刺激，鼓舞，山嘴，尖坡，支脉，（公路或铁路的）支线，岔线
vt.鞭策，激励，刺激，鼓舞，促进，加速，刺激(某事发生)，策(马)前进，(尤指用马刺)策(马)加速

原形：spur第三人称单数：spurs复数：spurs过去式：spurred过去分词：spurred现在分词：spurring

Tom's misfortunes spurred him to write.
汤姆的不幸遭遇激励着他写作。
Mary went to London on the spur of the moment.
玛丽一时兴起就到伦敦去了
The news of the victory spurred him on to greater efforts.
胜利的消息激励他更加努力。
She was spurred into action by her desire to help others.
对帮助他人的渴望促使她采取了行动。
His creativity was spurred by the challenge set before him.
面对给他的挑战，他的创造力被激发出来。
The fear of failure spurred her to study harder than ever.
对失败的恐惧刺激她比以往更努力地学习。
The athlete was spurred on by the cheers of the crowd.
观众的欢呼声激励着这位运动员。
The company's growth was spurred by innovative marketing strategies.
公司的发展得益于创新的营销策略。
His anger at the injustice spurred him to speak out.
对不公的愤怒驱使他说出了自己的观点。
The deadline spurred us to work through the night.
截止日期促使我们通宵工作。
The teacher's praise spurred the student to excel in his studies.
老师的赞扬激发了学生在学业上的优异表现。
The recession has spurred many people to reevaluate their financial goals.
经济衰退促使许多人重新评估他们的财务目标。