
persuasion
/pəˈsweɪʒən/ · /pɚˈsweɪʒən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4736 in the learning path
说服;劝说
Definitions
n. The process of getting someone to agree or do something.
说服;劝说
n. A particular religious or political belief or group.
信仰;派别
Example
After some persuasion, my brother joined our evening walk.
经过一番劝说,我弟弟加入了我们的晚间散步。
Public health campaigns often rely on persuasion rather than legal restrictions to encourage healthier habits.
公共卫生宣传活动往往依靠劝导而非法律限制来鼓励更健康的习惯。
Collocations
- powers of persuasion
- gentle persuasion
- political persuasion
Word family
- persuade (v.)
- persuasive (adj.)
- persuasively (adv.)
Usage tip
表示劝说时通常不可数;动词是persuade。
FAQ
- What does persuasion mean?
- The process of getting someone to agree or do something. A particular religious or political belief or group.
- How is persuasion pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsweɪʒən/, US /pɚˈsweɪʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.