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convince

UK //kənˈvɪns//US //kənˈvɪns//

词源

源自拉丁语 'convincere',由 'con-'(完全)和 'vincere'(征服)组成,原意为彻底战胜对方的反对意见。

verb

❶ 通过讲道理或提供证据,使某人相信某事是真实的或正确的。常用于说服他人改变观点或采取行动。

“She convinced me to try the new restaurant.”

(她说服我尝试那家新餐厅。)

“The lawyer convinced the jury of his client's innocence.”

(律师使陪审团相信他的委托人是无辜的。)

同义词:persuade, sway, win over

常见短语

convince someone of something — 使某人相信某事的真实性或正确性,通常需要通过逻辑论证或证据展示。

“The scientist convinced the audience of his theory with solid data.”

(科学家用可靠数据让听众相信了他的理论。)