coax

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托福GRE Collins 1

n a transmission line for high-frequency signals
v influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

vt. 哄, 诱骗, 耐心地摆弄
vi. 哄骗
[计] 同轴电缆

Collins 星级

11,754

BNC 频率

8,609

使用频率

coax 并不包含明显的词根和词缀，但可以理解为“co-”表示“共同、一起”，而“ax”可以联想到“引导、驱动”，整体意思是“引导某人做某事”。

例句

1. She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed with some treats.

她试着用一些零食诱使猫从床下出来。

2. The teacher coaxed the shy student to join the group discussion.

老师鼓励那个害羞的学生参加小组讨论。

3. He had to coax his little brother into sharing his toys.

他不得不劝说他的小弟弟分享玩具。