539 persuade和convince
① persuade着重利用热烈的敦促、辩论或劝告,动之以情而赢得某人依附某一信仰或参与某种行为,意为“说服”。
She wanted to buy the orange dress,but we persuaded her that the blue one was more becoming. 她打算买橙色衣服,但我们劝她买蓝色的更适合些。
② convince着重于诉诸理智或利用某种证据,排除某人的反对或不相信,意为“使……相信,确信”。
I have convinced her that she needs a vacation,but can not persuade her to take one. 我已使她相信她确实需要休假,但不能说服她实际去度假。