talk round
Phrasal Verb
BritishAustralian
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Neutral
Meaning: To persuade someone to change their mind
说服某人改变主意
Convencer a alguien para que cambie de opinión
説得して考えを変えさせる
설득하여 마음을 바꾸게 하다
To convince someone through discussion.
通过讨论说服某人。英式英语表达。
Persuadir a alguien mediante la conversación. Expresión británica.
話し合いを通じて誰かを納得させる。イギリス英語表現。
대화를 통해 누군가를 납득시키는 것.
Base verb: talk
Particle: round
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle
Examples
- I managed to talk her round. 我设法说服了她Conseguí convencerlaなんとか彼女を説得した가까스로 그녀를 설득했다.
- He'll never be talked round. 他永远不会被说服的A él no hay quien le convenza彼は絶対に説得できない그는 절대 설득당하지 않을 것이다.
- Can you talk him round? 你能说服他吗?¿Podéis convencerle?彼を説得できる?그를 설득할 수 있어?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: persuasion
Tone: persistent
✓ Do Say
- Talk them round说服他们Convencedlos彼らを説得して그들을 설득하다
Origin & History
From talking someone around to your view.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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