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convincing

UK/kən'vɪnsɪŋ/US/kәn'vinsiŋ/
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Definitions

adj.

Able to make someone believe something; persuasive

令人信服的,有说服力的

adj.

Clear and decisive (of a win, lead, etc.)

(胜利、领先等)明显的,决定性的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
con-together, with
+
vincconquer, overcome
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=convincing

Present participle of convince used as an adjective: something convincing is actively conquering your doubts. By extension a 'convincing victory' is one decisive enough to leave no doubt about who won.

Root vinc still carries 31 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.convincing argument有说服力的论点
  • 2.convincing evidence有说服力的证据
  • 3.convincing performance令人信服的表演
  • 4.convincing win完胜

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gave a convincing performance as the grieving widow.

  • 2.

    There's no convincing evidence linking the two events.

  • 3.

    The team secured a convincing 4–0 win.

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