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persuader

/per-swey-der/US // pərˈsweɪ dər //

劝说者,说服者,劝导者,劝导员

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person or thing that persuades: The cool lake was a most enticing persuader for those who liked to swim.
    • : Slang. a gun, blackjack, or other weapon.something that persuades, as by coercing or threatening: Sometimes the teacher used a hickory persuader to get our attention.

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Examples

  • Hunger is a great persuader, and I am in hopes that you will soon see where your best interests lie.

  • And if y'ever handled one you know what a great little persuader a capstan-bar is.

  • Two or three pairs of substantial hunting spurs, with wide straps, will be found the most reliable kind of “persuader.”

  • A corporal saluted Mich'l, recognized Lane's haggard features, and Lane again felt that cogent persuader in his ribs.

  • "I should like to try this little persuader," said Deck, as he opened the box of ammunition, and proceeded to load the pistol.