"to influence by flattery," 1660s, of uncertain origin, perhaps connected with Old English wædlian "to beg," from wædl "poverty" [OED], or borrowed by English soldiers in the 17c. German wars from German wedeln "wag the tail," hence "fawn, flatter" (compare adulation). Related: Wheedled; wheedling.
实用例句
1. He managed to wheedle his way into the offices.
他连哄带骗地设法进了办公楼。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Cross decided to beg and wheedle a bit.
克罗斯决定用上点乞求和哄骗。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The kids can always wheedle money out of their father.
孩子们总是能从父亲那里哄出钱来。
来自《权威词典》
4. I knew he was trying to wheedle me into being at his beck and call.
我知道这是他拉拢我,好让我俯首贴耳地为他效劳.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. They tried to wheedle her into leaving the house.
