词典释义：
cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
说服，劝服
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it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing .虽然不容易，但是我还是说服了他去做正确的事。
[with obj.]cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince
使相信，使信服
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health boards were finally persuaded of the desirability of psychiatric units in district general hospitals 健康委员会最终相信了在区综合医院设立精神病部门是可取的
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[with obj. and clause]
he did everything he could to persuade the police that he was the robber .他尽一切努力来使警察相信他就是那个抢劫犯。
(of a situation or event)provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something
（情形，事件）驱使；敦促
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the cost of the manor's restoration persuaded them to take in guests .修复庄园的花费迫使他们只好接纳宾客。
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persuade sb to do sth 说服某人做某事
真题例句：
"late 15th cent.: from Latin
