n.

1. 說服，勸說[U]
2. 說服力[U]
3. 信念；信仰[S1][+（that）]
   It is my persuasion that such people should not be allowed to enter this country.

   我確信這種人不應被允許進入我們的國家。

4. 宗派；派別；教派[C]
5. 【口】種類，類別[C][S1]

n.

1. the process of persuading or of being persuaded.
2. a belief or set of beliefs.
3. a group or sect holding a particular belief.