persuasion
noun uk/pəˈsweɪ.ʒən/ us/pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/
(CHANGING IDEAS)
C2 [ U ]说服
the action of persuading someone or of being persuaded
It took a lot of persuasion to convince the committee of the advantages of the new plan. 费了许多口舌才让委员会相信新计划的种种好处。
She will help you - she just needs a little gentle persuasion. 她会帮你的——只是需要稍微劝劝她。
The occasion will be a test of the senator's powers of persuasion (= his ability to persuade people). 这是检验参议员说服力的时候了。
(BELIEFS)
[ C ]（尤指宗教上的）信仰，信念
a particular set of beliefs, especially religious ones
We need a society which welcomes people of all religious persuasions. 我们需要一个可包容一切宗教信仰的社会。
Synonyms: inclination (FEELING)tendency