1580s, from Middle French persuasif, from Medieval Latin persuasivus, from Latin persuas-, past participle stem of persuadere "persuade, convince" (see persuasion). Related: Persuasively; persuasiveness. Replaced earlier persuasible in this sense (see persuadable).
双语例句
1. Michael Grade's persuasive powers overcame their objections.
迈克尔·格雷德能言善辩，驳倒了他们的反对意见。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He can be very persuasive.
他有时很会说服人。
来自《权威词典》
3. His arguments in favour of a new school are very persuasive.
他赞成办一座新学校的理由很有说服力.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The writer aerateed his writing with a persuasive colloquialism.
