"argue down" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在辩论中驳倒

Definition

在辩论或讨论中用更有力的论据击败对方。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常为非正式用法，多用于辩论或劝说，表示驳倒对方而非只是不同意。有时也用于谈判砍价（如'argue down the price'）。

Examples

He managed to argue down his opponent in the debate.

他在辩论中成功**驳倒**了对手。

She tried to argue down the price at the market.

她试图在市场上**讲价**。

It’s hard to argue down someone who knows all the facts.

要**驳倒**一个知道所有事实的人很难。

No matter what I said, I couldn’t argue down my boss in the meeting.

无论我说什么，在会议上我都**驳倒**不了我的老板。

I tried to argue down his wild ideas, but he wouldn't listen.

我试图**驳倒**他的疯狂想法，但他根本不听。

You’ll never argue down someone who refuses to change their mind.

你永远无法**驳倒**一个拒绝改变想法的人。