coax

• 名词，指同轴电缆，一种用于传输高频信号的电缆，常用于电视、互联网等数据传输。

A noun referring to a type of electrical cable, specifically coaxial cable, used for transmitting high-frequency signals such as television or internet data.

1. Persuasion or flatteryB2informal

   The act of persuading someone gently or gradually, often using flattery or patience.

   劝说

   • It took a lot of coax to get him to agree to the plan.
   • She used coax to convince her child to eat vegetables.
   • With a little coax, the cat came out from under the bed.

   同义词blandishmentcajoleryenticementflatteryinducementpersuasionwheedling

• 动词，指用温和、耐心或奉承的方式劝说、哄劝某人做某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of persuading or gently encouraging someone to do something, often through flattery or patient effort.

1. Persuade gentlyB2formal

   To persuade someone to do something by using gentle, patient, and kind words or actions.

   哄劝

   • She coaxed the shy child into singing a song.
   • He coaxed his friend into joining the club.
   • The mother coaxed her baby to eat the vegetables.

   同义词cajoleconvinceenticeinveiglepersuadesweet-talktalk intourgewheedle

   反义词bullycoercecompelforcepressurepush

2. Obtain by flatteryB2formal

   To get something from someone by using flattery or gentle persuasion.

   哄骗得到

   • He coaxed a promise out of his sister.
   • She coaxed the secret from her friend.
   • They coaxed a donation from the wealthy businessman.

   同义词blarneycajoleinveiglesoft-soapsweet-talkwheedle

3. Manipulate carefullyC1formal

   To make something work or function by careful, gentle handling.

   巧妙摆弄

   • The mechanic coaxed the old engine back to life.
   • She coaxed the stubborn lock open with a pin.
   • He coaxed the fire to burn brighter by adding kindling.

   同义词easefinagleguidemaneuvermanipulatenudgewanglework

   反义词bullycompeldriveforce