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dissuade

UK //dɪˈsweɪd//US //dɪˈsweɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dissuadere',由 'dis-'(表示否定)和 'suadere'(意为 '劝告')组成。

verb

❶ 通过劝说或提供理由,使某人改变主意或放弃做某事,通常指劝阻对方不要采取某种行动。

“I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job without another offer.”

(我试图劝他不要在没有其他工作机会的情况下辞职。)

“The teacher dissuaded the students from cheating on the exam.”

(老师劝阻学生不要在考试中作弊。)

同义词:discourage, deter, persuade against

常见短语

dissuade someone from doing something — 通过劝说或提供理由,阻止某人做某事。

“The police officer dissuaded the crowd from entering the dangerous area.”

(警察劝阻人群不要进入危险区域。)