*per·suade/pə`swed; pəˈsweɪd/ v [T] 1 to make someone decide to do something by explaining to them why it is a good idea 说服，劝说: Ken finally persuaded Jo to apply for the job. 肯最终说服了乔去申请这份工作。 2 to make someone believe something; CONVINCE 使相信; 使信服: He persuaded the jury that his client was not guilty. 他使陪审团相信他的委托人无罪。