"reason with" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 劝说
• 讲道理

Definition

用道理、解释或好的论据，而不是用强迫或威胁，来试图改变某人的想法或行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“reason with” 通常用于较正式场合，表示通过讲道理而不是争吵或强迫来劝说对方，常用于“reason with a child”等表达，不等同于“argue with”。

Examples

I tried to reason with my brother, but he wouldn't listen.

我试图**劝说**我弟弟，但他不愿意听。

Teachers often reason with students when there is a problem.

老师们遇到问题时常常会**讲道理**给学生听。

It's hard to reason with someone who is very angry.

跟非常生气的人**讲道理**很难。

She tried to reason with her parents about staying out late, but they said no.

她试图和父母**讲道理**说能晚点回家，但他们不同意。

There's no point trying to reason with someone who refuses to listen.

和拒绝听你说话的人**讲道理**没有用。

Sometimes, you just can't reason with a stubborn toddler—distractions work better.

有时候，你根本没法和固执的小孩**讲道理**，转移注意力更有效。