单词 | convinced |
释义 | convinced (kənvɪnst ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, usu ADJ that] B2 If you are convinced that something is true, you feel sure that it is true. He was convinced that I was part of the problem. He became convinced of the need for cheap editions of good quality writing. [+ of] I'm not convinced. He was a convinced Communist. Collocations: far from convinced I was far from convinced about this, but felt we had to try. Broken Lives (1993) I was far from convinced that we could get a result, but I thought the chances were better than evens. DEAD BEAT (2002) British business is far from convinced that these advantages are being exploited. Times, Sunday Times (2006) UFO fans were jubilant but others were far from convinced. The Sun (2006) Most economic commentators are firmly convinced that last year's sub-prime liquidity problem has become a much more serious solvency crisis. Times, Sunday Times I am firmly convinced that a grander vision can be presented than simply the need to know what exists in order to conserve it. The Times Literary Supplement He grew increasingly impatient with the personality conflicts and verbiage of local politics and became firmly convinced that only free enterprise could deliver modernisation. Times, Sunday Times Firmly convinced of the immortality of the soul, he swept many of his oppressed characters into heaven in the final paragraphs of his tales. The Times Literary Supplement Ministers made it clear that despite agreeing to hold fresh consultations, they are firmly convinced of the need to replace aging nuclear plants with a new generation. Times, Sunday Times When she appeared she had the slightly bashful air of a performer who has yet to be fully convinced of her own star appeal. Times, Sunday Times Not everyone was fully convinced getting back together was a good idea. Times, Sunday Times I'm not fully convinced the horse was going to win anyway. The Sun Many independent garages and a growing number of motorists are waiting to be fully convinced of this claim. Times, Sunday Times This looks quite reasonable, historically, but these markets may want more good news to be fully convinced. Times, Sunday Times Of course, some of the club's longest-serving members were not entirely convinced of the path. The Sun However, sources said that she was not entirely convinced of his commitment to the process. Times, Sunday Times I can tell that she's not entirely convinced. Times, Sunday Times I'm not entirely convinced that, if you're plus-size, leather trousers are the kindest thing you can do to yourself, but that's up to you. Times, Sunday Times I'm not entirely convinced that your two statements are entirely coherent. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 确信的 Japanese: 確信して |
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