| 释义 |
ca·jole
\kəˈjōl\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French cajoler to chatter like a jay, cajole, probably blend of Middle French gaioler to chatter like a jay in a cage (from Old North French gaiole birdcage, from Late Latin caveola, diminutive of Latin cavea cage) and Middle French cage — more at cage
1.
a. : to persuade with deliberate flattery especially in the face of reasonable objection or reluctance : coax
< lulled into … repose or cajoled into specious reconciliation — Havelock Ellis >
b. : to obtain (an object or a favor) from someone by cajoling : wheedle
< cajole an autograph from him — H.T.Moore >
2. : to deceive with soothing words or false promises
< cajoled himself with thoughts of escape — Robertson Davies > |