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cogent adj.
⇨ convincing convincing adjective convincing ♦︎ compelling ♦︎ persuasive ♦︎ strong ♦︎ forceful ♦︎ cogentThese words all describe an argument, opinion or evidence that is expressed firmly and clearly so that sb believes it is true. 这些词均表示论据、观点或证据令人信服的、有说服力的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达令人信服的程度| persuasive | ➔ | convincing | ➔ | compelling | | strong | | | | | | forceful | | | | | | cogent | | | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / forceful / cogent argument◆convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / cogent evidence◆a convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / cogent reason / case◆a convincing / compelling / cogent explanation◆very convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / forceful / cogent◆extremely convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong■ convincing / /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ / (of an argument, a reason or evidence) that makes sb believe that sth is true （论据、理由或证据）令人信服的，有说服力的◆This explanation is not entirely convincing.这个解释不完全令人信服。◆She sounded very convincing to me (= I believed what she said).我觉得她的话很有说服力。OPP unconvincing ⇨ unlikely 2 ▸ convincingly adverb ◆Her case was convincingly argued.她的辩词很有说服力。■ compelling [usually before noun] (especially written) very convincing 令人信服的；很有说服力的◆The new studies provide compelling evidence in support of these concepts.新的研究为这些概念提供了很有说服力的支持证据。NOTE 辨析 Convincing or compelling? Compelling is slightly stronger than convincing. Things can seem/sound/look convincing, with just a slight suggestion that things may not be exactly as they seem. Compelling is usually used before a noun and leaves no room for any doubt that sth is true. * compelling比convincing语气稍强。可以用seem/sound/look convincing（似乎／听起来／看上去有说服力）句式，暗示事物也许和看上去不太一样。compelling通常用于名词前，强调事物的真确性不容置疑。■ persuasive /pəˈsweɪsɪv; NAmE pərˈsweɪsɪv/ (of an argument, reason, etc. or a person) able to persuade sb to believe or do sth （论据、理由等或人）有说服力的，令人信服的◆Advertising relies heavily on the persuasive power of imagery.广告很大程度上靠的是图像的说服力。◆He can be very persuasive.他有时很会说服人。▸ persuasively adverb ◆They argue persuasively in favour of a total ban on handguns.他们以雄辩的论据支持全面禁用手枪。■ strong (of an argument, a reason or evidence) difficult to attack or criticize （论据、理由或证据）难以辩驳的，确凿的◆You have a strong case for getting your job back.你有充分的理由要求复职。◆There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart.有充分证据证明锻炼有益于心脏健康。OPP weak ⇨ unlikely 2 ■ forceful (of opinions or arguments) expressed firmly and clearly in a way that makes other people believe them （观点或论据）有说服力的◆The minister launched a forceful defence of the policy.部长对政策作了有说服力的辩护。■ cogent /ˈkəʊdʒənt; NAmE ˈkoʊdʒənt/ (formal) (of an argument, a reason or evidence) expressed firmly and clearly in a way that influences what people believe （论据、理由或证据）有说服力的，令人信服的◆His criticisms still seem cogent today as they did twenty years ago.他的评论至今仍有说服力，一如二十年前一样。 |