单词 | coax |
释义 | coax coax1 —coaxer, n. —coaxingly, adv. /kohks/, v.t. 1. to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused. 2. to obtain by coaxing: We coaxed the secret from him. 3. to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort: He coaxed the large chair through the door. 4. Obs. a. to fondle. b. to fool; deceive. v.i. 5. to use gentle persuasion. [1580-90; v. use of cokes fool (now obs.), perh. var. of COXCOMB] coax2 /koh aks", koh"aks/, n. Elect. See coaxial cable. [1945-50; by shortening] |
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