dissuade

US /dɪˈsweɪd/
UK /dɪˈsweɪd/
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劝阻, 打消念头

persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action

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I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
我试图劝阻他不要辞职。
Her parents dissuaded her from marrying so young.
她的父母劝阻她不要这么早结婚。