Cajoled Meaning in English
word · lemma: cajole
释义
To gradually persuade someone to do something or give you something by using flattery, gentle urging, or sweet talk.
用法与细微差别
Generally formal or literary; common in written or sophisticated speech. Implies gentle persistence or flattery, often to manipulate. Often followed by 'into' ('cajoled him into going'). Not as direct as "persuaded"; less forceful.
例句
The salesman cajoled me into buying a new phone I didn’t need.
basic
They cajoled their parents into letting them stay up late.
basic
The children cajoled their grandmother into baking them cookies with their adorable faces and hugs.
natural
He finally cajoled a confession out of his friend after hours of persuasion.
natural
She cajoled her little brother into eating his vegetables.
basic
My friends cajoled me into trying rock climbing even though I was scared of heights.
natural