coaxing
n [U] attempts to persuade sb 试图劝诱某人
It took a lot of coaxing before he agreed. 劝说了很久他才同意.
(fig 比喻) With a little coaxing (ie After several attempts) the engine started. 发动机打了几次火才发动起来. coaxingly adv
speak coaxingly 苦口婆心地说.
🗣️ 情景例句
Railroad stations or airports--Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself.