spurred

spurred — adjective

  • spurredpositive
  • spurredercomparative
  • spurredestsuperlative

1. describes a rider or a pair of boots that has a small metal device (a spur) atta

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a rider or a pair of boots that has a small metal device (a spur) attached to the heel, used to gently urge a horse to move forward or go faster.

例句

Talia's spurred boots clicked across the stable floor as she led her horse outside.

attributive use: spurred + noun (boots)

The spurred rider carefully removed the silver spurs before entering the house.

文法句型

spurred + noun (attributive)

be + spurred (predicative)

用法筆記

Almost always describes footwear (spurred boots) or a person wearing such boots (spurred rider). In modern contexts, most common in historical, western equestrian, or ceremonial dress descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌The spurred horse trotted quickly.
✅The spurred rider guided the horse.
💡'spurred' describes the person or boots wearing a spur, not the animal itself.

2. describes a flower or plant that has a narrow, tube-shaped part (a floral spur)

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a flower or plant that has a narrow, tube-shaped part (a floral spur) growing backward from the petals, which often contains nectar that attracts insects and birds.

例句

Larkspur blooms produce tall spurred flower clusters each June.

attributive use: spurred + noun (flower)

Ingrid found a spurred orchid with long crimson petals in the greenhouse.

文法句型

spurred + noun (attributive)

be + spurred (predicative)

用法筆記

Primarily used in botany and gardening. Common spurred plants include larkspur, columbine, violets, and certain orchids. The spur is a distinctive evolutionary feature that pairs with specific pollinators.