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persuade

UK //pəˈsweɪd//US //pərˈsweɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'persuadere',由 per-(彻底)和 suadere(劝告)组成,15世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 通过讲道理或提供证据,使某人相信某事或采取某种行动。通常需要运用语言技巧或情感打动对方。

“She persuaded me to join the hiking trip by describing the beautiful scenery.”

(她通过描述美丽的风景说服我参加了徒步旅行。)

“The salesman persuaded the customer to buy the more expensive model.”

(销售员说服顾客购买了更贵的型号。)

同义词:convince, induce, coax, influence, sway

常见短语

persuade someone to do something — 通过劝说让某人做某事,强调通过沟通达成目标的行为。

“The teacher persuaded the students to participate in the science fair.”

(老师说服学生们参加科学展览会。)

persuade someone of something — 使某人相信某个观点或事实,通常需要提供证据或合理论证。

“He finally persuaded me of the importance of regular exercise.”

(他终于让我相信了定期锻炼的重要性。)