cajole

/kəˈdʒəʊl/ /kəˈdʒoʊl/

Meanings

verb

哄骗，劝诱

To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

Examples :

"She tried to cajole her little brother into sharing his candy by promising to do his chores. "

她答应帮弟弟做家务，想哄他分一些糖给自己吃。

Related Words

flattery noun

/ˈflætəɹi/

奉承, 谄媚。

"The student's essay was full of flattery for the teacher, hoping to get a better grade. "

这名学生的文章里充满了对老师的奉承话，希望能得到更高的分数。

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

reluctant adjective

/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/

不情愿，勉强。

"The student was reluctant to participate in the class discussion, offering resistance to speaking up. "

这个学生不太情愿参与课堂讨论，显得很抗拒发言。

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

某人，有人

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

你需要为你心里的那个特别的人准备一份礼物吗？

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

sharing verb

/ˈʃɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈʃɛɹɪŋ/

分享，共享。

"The children are sharing their toys. "

孩子们正在分享他们的玩具。

promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

承诺，答应，保证。

"He promised to never return to this town again."

他承诺过永远不再回到这个镇上。

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

少量，一点儿。

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

我可以尝一点儿那个酱吗？

persuade verb

/pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/

说服，劝说

"That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."

那个推销员成功说服我买了这瓶润肤露。

promises noun

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪz/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪz/

承诺，誓言

"if I make a promise, I always stick to it; he broke his promise"

如果我做出承诺，我总是会信守承诺；他违背了他的誓言。

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

兄弟，哥，弟。

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

我跟我兄弟/哥/弟都在同一所高中上学。

chores noun

/tʃɔrz/

家务，杂务。

"Washing dishes is a chore, but we cannot just stop eating."

洗碗是个令人厌烦的家务活，但我们不能因为这样就不吃饭了。