convince的用法

1.convince的基本意思是通过摆事实、讲道理或者出示证据等方法使人确信某一事实,侧重人的理性因素。

2.convince是及物动词,其宾语多为人,而“信服”的内容则可由介词of引出或由that从句充当。

He convinced me of his sincerity.

他使我确信他的真诚。

There was not an atom of evidence to convince him.

没有一点能使他信服的证据。

3.用作双宾动词 S+～+ n./pron. +that-clause

He convinced everybody that he was honest.

他使所有的人都相信他是诚实的。

The candidate's speech convinced the voters that he was the man for the job.

那位候选人的讲话使选民相信他是适合这项工作的人。

4.用作宾补动词 S+～+ n./pron. +to- v

We convince her to stay home.

我们说服她留在家里。

I think you will help me convince my father to leave.

我认为你能帮我说服我父亲离开。

5.convince也可接以动词不定式充当补足语的复合宾语,其意思是“劝说，说服”,是美式英语用法。