persuading
/pəˈsweɪdɪŋ/ · /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2237 in the learning path
说服；劝服
Definitions
v. getting someone to act or believe something by giving reasons
说服；劝服
Example
She is persuading her brother to try vegetable soup.
她正在劝弟弟尝尝蔬菜汤。
Persuading commuters to use public transport requires reliable services as well as affordable fares and convenient routes.
说服通勤者使用公共交通，需要可靠的服务、实惠的票价以及便利的线路。
Collocations
- persuading someone to act
- persuading someone of the benefits
- persuading someone that
Word family
- persuade (v.)
- persuasion (n.)
- persuasive (adj.)
- persuasively (adv.)
Synonyms
- convincing
Antonyms
- dissuading
Usage tip
persuade的-ing形式；劝某人做某事用to do。
FAQ
- What does persuading mean?
- getting someone to act or believe something by giving reasons
- How is persuading pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsweɪdɪŋ/, US /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
