英语

convincing

gb/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/ us/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
B2 英语
义项
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adjective B2 property
1

persuasive and believable

If something is convincing, it makes you believe it or agree with it.

用法模式: a convincing [argument/explanation/case]; convincing evidence/proof
常见错误:
Do not confuse convincing with convinced: an argument is convincing; a person who believes it is convinced.
近义词
persuasive (emphasizes making someone agree or act) | compelling (stronger; very difficult to doubt or resist) | credible (emphasizes being believable or trustworthy)
反义词
unconvincing (not able to make people believe or agree) | weak (not strong enough as an argument or explanation)
搭配
convincing argument |convincing explanation |convincing case |convincing evidence |convincing proof |convincing reason |convincing answer |convincing demonstration
主题
communication |opinions |argument
例句
  • She gave a convincing explanation of why the project was delayed.
  • The report provides convincing evidence that the policy is working.
  • His argument sounded convincing at first, but the details did not hold up.
学习者例句
  • That is a convincing answer.
  • Her speech was very convincing.
adjective B2 property
2

realistic and believable

If a performance, copy, or appearance is convincing, it seems real.

用法模式: a convincing [performance/accent/disguise/imitation]
常见错误:
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.
近义词
believable (simple and general; easy to accept as real) | realistic (emphasizes similarity to real life) | authentic (suggests genuineness or a natural quality)
反义词
unconvincing (not seeming real or believable) | fake (clearly not genuine or real) | artificial (not natural in appearance or effect)
搭配
convincing performance |convincing portrayal |convincing accent |convincing disguise |convincing imitation |convincing fake |convincing replica |convincing picture
主题
arts |media |appearance |performance
例句
  • Her American accent was so convincing that everyone thought she was from Chicago.
  • The movie creates a convincing picture of life in a small fishing town.
  • The fake email looked convincing enough to fool many customers.
学习者例句
  • His costume was convincing.
  • The actor gave a convincing performance.
adjective B2 property
3

clear and decisive

A convincing win or victory is clear and strong, not close.

用法模式: a convincing [win/victory/majority]; win by a convincing margin
常见错误:
This use is usually for results such as wins, victories, or majorities, not for ordinary objects.
近义词
decisive (emphasizes that the result is clear and final) | clear-cut (emphasizes that there is no real doubt) | emphatic (often used in sports for a strong, impressive win)
反义词
narrow (won or lost by only a small amount) | close (with little difference between competitors) | unconvincing (not strong or clear enough to inspire confidence)
搭配
convincing win |convincing victory |convincing majority |convincing margin |convincing defeat |convincing lead |convincing result
主题
sports |politics |competition
例句
  • The team needs a convincing win to restore confidence before the final.
  • The candidate won a convincing victory in the first round of voting.
  • They beat the league leaders by a convincing margin.
学习者例句
  • It was a convincing win.
  • She won by a convincing margin.
名词 B2 process
4

act of persuading someone

Convincing is the process of making someone agree or believe something.

用法模式: take/need some convincing; a lot of convincing; no amount of convincing
常见错误:
This noun is usually uncountable in everyday use: say some convincing or a lot of convincing, not a convincing.
近义词
persuasion (more general and slightly more formal) | coaxing (gentler; persuading someone gradually or kindly) | talking into (informal; persuading someone to do something)
反义词
dissuasion (persuading someone not to do something) | discouragement (making someone less willing to do something)
搭配
some convincing |a lot of convincing |a bit of convincing |need convincing |take convincing |no amount of convincing |do the convincing
主题
communication |decision_making |persuasion
例句
  • She agreed in the end, but it took some convincing.
  • The plan sounds risky, so the board will need a lot of convincing.
  • No amount of convincing could make him change his mind.
学习者例句
  • It took some convincing.
  • He needs more convincing.
语法
词典原形
convincing
IPA
GB/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
US/kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
音节与重音
con - vin - cing (3 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vin)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: convincing
相关表达

less than convincing

1
/lˈɛs ðən kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase

not very believable

Less than convincing means not very convincing.

例句
  • 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.

need no convincing

1
/nˈid nˈoʊ kənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase

already believe it

If you need no convincing, you already believe or understand something.

例句
  • 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.

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.

例句
  • 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.

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