"reason with" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 勸說
• 講道理

Definition

用道理、解釋或好的論據，而不是用強迫或威脅，試圖改變某人的想法或行為。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“reason with” 用於比較正式的場合，表示透過講道理來勸說對方而非爭吵或強迫，常見於“reason with a child”等說法，和“argue with”不同。

Examples

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

我試圖**勸說**我弟弟，但他不願意聽。

Teachers often reason with students when there is a problem.

老師們遇到問題時常常會**講道理**給學生聽。

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

跟非常生氣的人**講道理**很難。

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

她試圖和父母**講道理**說能晚點回家，但他們不同意。

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

和拒絕聽你說話的人**講道理**沒有用。

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

有時候，你根本沒法和固執的小孩**講道理**，轉移注意力更有效。