coaxing

• 形容温和、有说服力或奉承的语气或行为，目的是说服某人做某事。

Describes a gentle, persuasive, or flattering manner of speech or action intended to convince someone to do something.

1. Persuasive or gentleB2informal

   Using gentle persuasion or flattery to get someone to do something.

   劝诱的或温和的

   • She gave him a coaxing smile to get him to agree.
   • His coaxing tone made it hard to refuse.
   • The child used a coaxing voice to ask for a treat.

   同义词flatteringingratiatingpersuasivewheedling

   反义词abruptbluntbrusquecoercivedirectforceful

• 名词，指通过温和劝诱或影响他人来达到目的的行为，常借助奉承或好话博取好感或获得想要的结果。

A noun referring to the act of persuading or influencing someone gently, often through flattery or kind words, to gain favor or achieve a desired outcome.

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1. Persuasion through flatteryB2informal

   The act of gently persuading someone by using flattery or kind words to get them to do something.

   哄劝

   • She used coaxing to convince her son to eat his vegetables.
   • His coaxing finally got her to agree to the plan.
   • A little coaxing from the team made him change his mind.

   同义词blandishmentcajoleryflatterypersuasionsoft-soapsweet-talkwheedling

   反义词bullyingcoercionforceintimidationthreat

• 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