persuader; lobbyist; persuader (often derogatory)
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
person skilled at persuasion; eloquent persuader
Neutral or mildly positive, emphasizing the ability to convince others through eloquence and reasoning.
Tā他
tiān天
shēng生
jiù就
shì是
gè个
shuō说
kè客
，
néng能
bǎ把
hēi黑
de的
shuō说
chéng成
bái白
de的
。
He is a born persuader who could convince you that black is white.
Zhè这
wèi位
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
de的
shuō说
kè客
zuì最
zhōng终
cù促
chéng成
le了
shuāng双
fāng方
de的
hé和
jiě解
。
This experienced persuader finally facilitated a reconciliation between the two sides.
noun
lobbyist; persuader hired to influence others (often derogatory)
derogatoryImplies acting on behalf of another party (often secretly or for profit) to manipulate someone's decision. Commonly used in political or business contexts with negative connotations.
Tā他
shì是
duì对
fāng方
pài派
lái来
de的
shuō说
kè客
，
nǐ你
bié别
tīng听
tā他
de的
。
He's a lobbyist sent by the other side; don't listen to him.
Lǎo老
bǎn板
gù雇
le了
jǐ几
gè个
shuō说
kè客
qù去
shuō说
fú服
gǔ股
dōng东
zhī支
chí持
zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
。
The boss hired several lobbyists to convince the shareholders to support this plan.
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Zài在
zhè这
bù部
jù剧
lǐ里
，
tā他
bàn扮
yǎn演
yī一
gè个
wèi为
fǎn反
pài派
xiào效
lì力
de的
shuō说
kè客
。
In this drama, he plays a lobbyist working for the villain.