convincing
gb/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/ us/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
B2
Anglų
meggyőző, hiteles, fölényes, győzködés
B2
1
meggyőző
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
That is a convincing answer.
Ez egy meggyőző válasz.
Her speech was very convincing.
A beszéde nagyon meggyőző volt.
Dažna klaida:
Do not confuse convincing with convinced: an argument is convincing; a person who believes it is convinced.
Reikšmė
persuasive and believable
Kolokacijos
convincing argument
|convincing explanation
|convincing case
|convincing evidence
|convincing proof
|convincing reason
|convincing answer
|convincing demonstration
Sinonimai
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)
Antonimai
unconvincing (not able to make people believe or agree)
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weak (not strong enough as an argument or explanation)
Temos
communication
|opinions
|argument
Apibrėžimas
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.
B2
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
His costume was convincing.
A jelmeze meggyőző volt.
The actor gave a convincing performance.
A színész hiteles alakítást nyújtott.
Dažna klaida:
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.
Reikšmė
realistic and believable
Kolokacijos
convincing performance
|convincing portrayal
|convincing accent
|convincing disguise
|convincing imitation
|convincing fake
|convincing replica
|convincing picture
Sinonimai
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)
Antonimai
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)
Temos
arts
|media
|appearance
|performance
Apibrėžimas
If a performance, copy, or appearance is convincing, it seems real.
seeming real, natural, or authentic enough to be believed.
B2
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
It was a convincing win.
Ez egy meggyőző győzelem volt.
She won by a convincing margin.
Meggyőző különbséggel nyert.
Dažna klaida:
This use is usually for results such as wins, victories, or majorities, not for ordinary objects.
Reikšmė
clear and decisive
Kolokacijos
convincing win
|convincing victory
|convincing majority
|convincing margin
|convincing defeat
|convincing lead
|convincing result
Sinonimai
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)
Antonimai
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)
Temos
sports
|politics
|competition
Apibrėžimas
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.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
4
győzködés
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
It took some convincing.
Kellett egy kis győzködés.
He needs more convincing.
Még több győzködés kell hozzá.
Dažna klaida:
This noun is usually uncountable in everyday use: say some convincing or a lot of convincing, not a convincing.
Reikšmė
act of persuading someone
Kolokacijos
some convincing
|a lot of convincing
|a bit of convincing
|need convincing
|take convincing
|no amount of convincing
|do the convincing
Sinonimai
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)
Antonimai
dissuasion (persuading someone not to do something)
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discouragement (making someone less willing to do something)
Temos
communication
|decision_making
|persuasion
Apibrėžimas
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.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
convincing
IPA
GB/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
US/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
con - vin - cing (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vin)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: convincing
Posakiai
less than convincing
1/lˈɛs ðən kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
not very believable
Less than convincing means not very convincing.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- My dad took some convincing.
- It took some convincing, but she said yes.