coax /ˈkoks/
(vt.)哄,誘騙,慢慢的做好(vi.)哄騙哄騙
Coax v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed p. pr. & vb. n. Coaxing.] To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn: -- To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
Coax, n. A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.]
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coax
n : a transmission line for high-frequency signals [syn: coaxial
cable, coax cable]
v : influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or
flattering; "He palavered her into going along" [syn: wheedle,
cajole, palaver, blarney, sweet-talk, inveigle]