Coax



GRE 蓝宝 Barron TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 哄诱, 巧言诱哄
• ［英］ v. 哄诱, 巧言诱哄 ( to induce; persuade by soothing words; cajole; wheedle)
• ［记］ 参考hoax ( 欺骗) ; 同记:coaxal ( 同轴的)
• ［同］ 近形词: hoax ( 欺骗) ; coaxal ( 同轴的)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Etymology: earlier cokes, from cokes simpleton
• Date: 1581
• 1. obsolete fondle, pet
• 2. to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering ; wheedle <coaxed him into going
• 3. to draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery <unable to coax an answer out of him
• 4. to manipulate with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort toward a desired state or activity <coax a fire to burn
• Synonyms: see cajole

II. noun

• Date: 1945
• coaxial cable

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