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[v1,vt]
▶ to tell ▶ to (try to) persuade ▶ to advise ▶ to warn ▶ to admonish ▶ to reason
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| 6. | A 2021-05-06 23:24:55 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
| 5. | A* 2021-05-06 10:33:36 Robin Scott <...address hidden...> | |
| Comments: | I don't like "to explain clearly and carefully". Too wordy. It's not always telling someone *to do* something. e.g. "彼は息子に事の重大さをこんこんと言い聞かせた. He repeatedly advised his son on the seriousness of the situation." |
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| Diff: | @@ -23,4 +23,2 @@ -<gloss>to persuade</gloss> -<gloss>to instruct</gloss> -<gloss>to explain clearly and carefully</gloss> -<gloss>to tell (a person to do)</gloss> +<gloss>to tell</gloss> +<gloss>to (try to) persuade</gloss> |
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| 4. | A 2021-05-04 23:23:12 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
| Refs: | GG5, etc. |
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| Comments: | We usually try and avoid that style, instead ordering the glosses to give the relevant emphasis and nuance. |
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| Diff: | @@ -23 +23,2 @@ -<gloss>to tell (making sure that the listener understands)</gloss> +<gloss>to persuade</gloss> +<gloss>to instruct</gloss> @@ -24,0 +26 @@ +<gloss>to tell (a person to do)</gloss> @@ -29,2 +30,0 @@ -<gloss>to persuade</gloss> -<gloss>to instruct</gloss> |
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| 3. | A* 2021-05-04 13:51:24 | |
| Refs: | daijs |
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| Comments: | (try to) convince, assure could fit |
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| Diff: | @@ -23 +23,2 @@ -<gloss>to tell</gloss> +<gloss>to tell (making sure that the listener understands)</gloss> +<gloss>to explain clearly and carefully</gloss> |
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| 2. | A 2019-11-16 00:26:13 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
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