per·sua·sion /pɝˈsweʒən/
說服,信念,說服力
per·sua·sion /pɝˈsweʒən/ 名詞
說服,勸導
Per·sua·sion n.
1. The act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination.
For thou hast all the arts of fine persuasion. --Otway.
2. The state of being persuaded or convinced; settled opinion or conviction, which has been induced.
If the general persuasion of all men does so account it. --Hooker.
My firm persuasion is, at least sometimes,
That Heaven will weigh man's virtues and his crimes
With nice attention. --Cowper.
3. A creed or belief; a sect or party adhering to a certain creed or system of opinions; as, of the same persuasion; all persuasions are agreed.
Of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. --Jefferson.
4. The power or quality of persuading; persuasiveness.
Is 't possible that my deserts to you
Can lack persuasion? --Shak.
5. That which persuades; a persuasive. [R.]
Syn: -- See Conviction.
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persuasion
n 1: the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade);
communication intended to induce belief or action [syn:
suasion]
2: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof
or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "what are
your thoughts on Haiti?" [syn: opinion, sentiment, view,
thought]
3: inducement to act by argument or reasoning or entreaty [ant:
dissuasion]