late 14c., "action of inducing (someone) to believe (something); argument to persuade, inducement," from Old French persuasion (14c.) and directly from Latin persuasionem (nominative persuasio) "a convincing, persuading," noun of action from past participle stem of persuadere "persuade, convince," from per- "thoroughly, strongly" (see per) + suadere "to urge, persuade," from PIE *swad- "sweet, pleasant" (see sweet (adj.)). Meaning "religious belief, creed" is from 1620s.
双语例句
1. It didn't take much persuasion to get her to tell us where he was.
我们没费什么口舌就让她说出了他的下落。
来自《权威词典》
2. If he dummies up, just try a little persuasion.
如果他不说话, 稍微劝劝他就是了.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Even administrative regulations must be accompanied by persuasion and education.
就是行政命令也要伴以说服教育.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. He decided to leave only after much persuasion.
经过多方劝说,他才决定离开.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. After a lot of persuasion, he finally acquiesced.
