vt.

1. 说服，劝服[（+into/out of）][O2]
   She persuaded me into buying it.

   她说服我买下了它。

   The salesman persuaded us to buy his product.

   那个推销员说服了我们买他的产品。

2. 使某人相信[（+of）][+that]
   How can I persuade you of my sincerity?

   我怎样才能使你相信我的诚意呢？

   We worked hard to persuade them that we were genuinely interested in the project.

   我们想尽办法以使他们相信我们确实对这一计划感兴趣。

vi.

1. 被说服
   He persuades easily.

   他很容易被说服。

v.

1. cause to do something through reasoning or argument.
2. cause to believe something.
3. (of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something.