coaxing

coaxing
n [U] attempts to persuade sb 试图劝诱某人
    It took a lot of coaxing before he agreed. 劝说了很久他才同意.
    (fig 比喻) With a little coaxing (ie After several attempts) the engine started. 发动机打了几次火才发动起来. coaxingly adv
    speak coaxingly 苦口婆心地说.

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