persuasion

US /pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/
UK /pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/
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1.

说服, 劝说

the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something

:
He used his charm and powers of persuasion to convince her.
他运用自己的魅力和说服力来劝服她。
The committee was open to persuasion.
委员会愿意接受说服
2.

信仰, 信念

a belief or set of beliefs, especially a religious or political one

:
People of all religious persuasions are welcome.
欢迎所有宗教信仰的人。
He was a man of strong political persuasion.
他是一个政治信仰坚定的人。