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persuades

UK //pəˈsweɪdz//US //pərˈsweɪdz//

词源

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

verb

❶ 通过讲道理或提供理由,使某人相信某事或采取某种行动,通常需要一定技巧和耐心。

“She persuades her parents to let her study abroad.”

(她说服父母让她出国留学。)

“The salesman persuades customers with attractive offers.”

(推销员用诱人的优惠说服顾客。)

同义词:convinces, induces, coaxes

常见短语

persuades someone to do something — 通过沟通或论证使某人同意做某事,强调成功达成说服的结果。

“The doctor persuades him to quit smoking for health.”

(医生为了健康说服他戒烟。)