n.

1. 说服，劝说[U]
2. 说服力[U]
3. 信念；信仰[S1][+（that）]
   It is my persuasion that such people should not be allowed to enter this country.

   我确信这种人不应被允许进入我们的国家。

4. 宗派；派别；教派[C]
5. 【口】种类，类别[C][S1]

n.

1. the process of persuading or of being persuaded.
2. a belief or set of beliefs.
3. a group or sect holding a particular belief.