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dissuasion

/dih-swey-zhuhn/US // dɪˈsweɪ ʒən //

劝阻,劝说,劝退,劝诫

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an act or instance of dissuading.

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Examples

  • It is, therefore, peculiarly necessary to those not easily reached by other forms of warning and dissuasion.

  • This was a step which needed a vast deal of dissuasion on the part of his generals ere he relinquished his mad attempt.

  • He vouchsafed no explanation, and Clem, though heavy-hearted with anxiety, asked no questions and attempted no dissuasion.

  • Nick heard pronounced in quick, soft dissuasion and in the now familiar accents of Gabriel Nash.

  • Several times while I was seeking permission to go up on the structure I was treated to stories like this and to mild dissuasion.