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persuasion

/pəˈsweɪʒən/ · /pɚˈsweɪʒən/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4736 in the learning path

说服;劝说

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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.

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