Cajole



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.（以甜言蜜语）哄骗
• ［英］ v.（以甜言蜜语）哄骗 ( to coax with flattery; wheedle)
• ［记］ caj=cage ( 笼子) +ole -> 把 ( 鸟) 诱入笼子 -> 哄骗; 参考: blandishments ( 甜言蜜语诱惑)
• ［同］ 派生词: cajolery ( n.劝诱, 蒙骗coaxing)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (cajoled; cajoling)

• Etymology: French cajoler
• Date: 1630
• 1.
  • a. to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance ; coax <had to cajole them into going
  • b. to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion <cajoleed money from his parents
• 2. to deceive with soothing words or false promises
• ? cajolement noun
• ? cajoler noun
• ? cajolery noun
• Synonyms:
  • cajole, coax, soft-soap, blandish, wheedle mean to influence or persuade by pleasing words or actions. cajole suggests the deliberate use of flattery to persuade in the face of reluctance or reasonable objections <cajoled him into cheating on the final exam. coax implies gentle and persistent words or actions employed to produce a desired effect<coaxed the cat out of the tree. soft-soap refers to using smooth and somewhat insincere talk usually for personal gain<politicians soft-soaping eligible voters. blandish implies a more open desire to win a person over by effusive praise and affectionate actions<legislators blandished with promises of support. wheedle suggests more strongly than cajole the use of seductive appeal or artful words in persuading<hucksters wheedling her life's savings out of her.

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