EJDict
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日本語WordNet
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
any sharply pointed projection
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
a railway line connected to a trunk line
give heart or courage to
goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"
JMdict
AIによる解説
A device worn on a rider's heel to urge a horse forward; something that prompts or encourages action. 'On the spur of the moment' means impulsively.
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Competition can be a spur to innovation.
競争はイノベーションの刺激となりうる。
The spur wheel in the transmission needs lubrication.
変速機の平歯車には潤滑が必要だ。
The government's investment is spurring economic growth.
政府の投資が経済成長を促進している。
Pronunciation data from ipa-dict (MIT License) based on cmudict-ipa by @lingz