convincing
gb/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/ us/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
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Английски
meggyőző, hiteles, fölényes, győzködés
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meggyőző
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Модел на употреба:
a convincing [argument/explanation/case]; convincing evidence/proof
She gave a convincing explanation of why the project was delayed.
Meggyőző magyarázatot adott arra, hogy miért késett a projekt.
The report provides convincing evidence that the policy is working.
A jelentés meggyőző bizonyítékot szolgáltat arra, hogy az intézkedés működik.
His argument sounded convincing at first, but the details did not hold up.
Примери за учащи
That is a convincing answer.
Ez egy meggyőző válasz.
Her speech was very convincing.
A beszéde nagyon meggyőző volt.
Честа грешка:
Do not confuse convincing with convinced: an argument is convincing; a person who believes it is convinced.
Значение
persuasive and believable
Колокации
convincing argument
|convincing explanation
|convincing case
|convincing evidence
|convincing proof
|convincing reason
|convincing answer
|convincing demonstration
Синоними
persuasive (emphasizes making someone agree or act)
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compelling (stronger; very difficult to doubt or resist)
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credible (emphasizes being believable or trustworthy)
Антоними
unconvincing (not able to make people believe or agree)
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weak (not strong enough as an argument or explanation)
Теми
communication
|opinions
|argument
Определение
If something is convincing, it makes you believe it or agree with it.
able to make people believe that something is true, right, or worth accepting.
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Модел на употреба:
a convincing [performance/accent/disguise/imitation]
Her American accent was so convincing that everyone thought she was from Chicago.
Amerikai akcentusa annyira meggyőző volt, hogy mindenki azt hitte, Chicagóból származik.
The movie creates a convincing picture of life in a small fishing town.
A film hiteles képet fest egy kis halászváros életéről.
The fake email looked convincing enough to fool many customers.
Примери за учащи
His costume was convincing.
A jelmeze meggyőző volt.
The actor gave a convincing performance.
A színész hiteles alakítást nyújtott.
Честа грешка:
Convincing can describe a person only when they seem believable, for example as an actor or speaker; it does not mean the person has been persuaded.
Значение
realistic and believable
Колокации
convincing performance
|convincing portrayal
|convincing accent
|convincing disguise
|convincing imitation
|convincing fake
|convincing replica
|convincing picture
Синоними
believable (simple and general; easy to accept as real)
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realistic (emphasizes similarity to real life)
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authentic (suggests genuineness or a natural quality)
Антоними
unconvincing (not seeming real or believable)
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fake (clearly not genuine or real)
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artificial (not natural in appearance or effect)
Теми
arts
|media
|appearance
|performance
Определение
If a performance, copy, or appearance is convincing, it seems real.
seeming real, natural, or authentic enough to be believed.
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Модел на употреба:
a convincing [win/victory/majority]; win by a convincing margin
The team needs a convincing win to restore confidence before the final.
A csapatnak meggyőző győzelemre van szüksége, hogy visszanyerje az önbizalmát a döntő előtt.
The candidate won a convincing victory in the first round of voting.
A jelölt meggyőző győzelmet aratott a szavazás első fordulójában.
They beat the league leaders by a convincing margin.
Примери за учащи
It was a convincing win.
Ez egy meggyőző győzelem volt.
She won by a convincing margin.
Meggyőző különbséggel nyert.
Честа грешка:
This use is usually for results such as wins, victories, or majorities, not for ordinary objects.
Значение
clear and decisive
Колокации
convincing win
|convincing victory
|convincing majority
|convincing margin
|convincing defeat
|convincing lead
|convincing result
Синоними
decisive (emphasizes that the result is clear and final)
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clear-cut (emphasizes that there is no real doubt)
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emphatic (often used in sports for a strong, impressive win)
Антоними
narrow (won or lost by only a small amount)
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close (with little difference between competitors)
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unconvincing (not strong or clear enough to inspire confidence)
Теми
sports
|politics
|competition
Определение
A convincing win or victory is clear and strong, not close.
clearly successful or decisive, especially by a large enough amount to leave little doubt about the result.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
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győzködés
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Модел на употреба:
take/need some convincing; a lot of convincing; no amount of convincing
She agreed in the end, but it took some convincing.
Végül beleegyezett, de kellett hozzá egy kis győzködés.
The plan sounds risky, so the board will need a lot of convincing.
A terv kockázatosnak hangzik, ezért az igazgatóságot alaposan kell majd győzködni.
No amount of convincing could make him change his mind.
Примери за учащи
It took some convincing.
Kellett egy kis győzködés.
He needs more convincing.
Még több győzködés kell hozzá.
Честа грешка:
This noun is usually uncountable in everyday use: say some convincing or a lot of convincing, not a convincing.
Значение
act of persuading someone
Колокации
some convincing
|a lot of convincing
|a bit of convincing
|need convincing
|take convincing
|no amount of convincing
|do the convincing
Синоними
persuasion (more general and slightly more formal)
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coaxing (gentler; persuading someone gradually or kindly)
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talking into (informal; persuading someone to do something)
Антоними
dissuasion (persuading someone not to do something)
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discouragement (making someone less willing to do something)
Теми
communication
|decision_making
|persuasion
Определение
Convincing is the process of making someone agree or believe something.
the act or process of persuading someone to believe something or agree to do something.
Граматика
Речникова форма
convincing
IPA
GB/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
US/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
Срички и ударение
con - vin - cing (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vin)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: convincing
Изрази
less than convincing
1/lˈɛs ðən kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
not very believable
Less than convincing means not very convincing.
Примери
- His explanation for the missing files was less than convincing.
- The ending of the film is less than convincing, even though the acting is excellent.
- The company gave a less than convincing response to the safety concerns.
Примери за учащи
- His answer was less than convincing.
- The excuse was less than convincing.
need no convincing
1/nˈid nˈoʊ kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
already believe it
If you need no convincing, you already believe or understand something.
Примери
- Local residents need no convincing that traffic has become a serious problem.
- She needed no convincing when they invited her to join the project.
- Fans of the series will need no convincing to watch the new film.
Примери за учащи
- I need no convincing.
- He needs no convincing that exercise is important.
take some convincing
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌm kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
be hard to persuade
If someone takes some convincing, they do not agree immediately and must be persuaded.
Примери
- My parents took some convincing before they agreed to let me travel alone.
- It took some convincing, but he finally accepted the job offer.
- The manager took a bit of convincing, but she approved the budget.
Примери за учащи
- My dad took some convincing.
- It took some convincing, but she said yes.