reason
- n. 理由, 原因
- n. 理智
- v. 推理
- v. 讲理, 劝说
- Definition
- n. a cause or explanation for something
- n. the ability to think clearly
- v. to think in a logical way to reach a conclusion
- v. to persuade someone by giving arguments or reasons
- Example
- Nobody understood the reason why the meeting was canceled.
- 没有人明白会议被取消的原因。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: to reason with or argue to persuade (verb).
比较义项：讲道理、说服（动词）。
- argue
Suggests presenting reasons to support a claim, often with some back-and-forth or mild conflict; can sound argumentative or contentious.
指提出理由来支持某个观点，往往带有一来一往的意味，语气可能带有争辩或对抗色彩。
She argued that the new policy would hurt small businesses.
她主张新政策会损害小企业的利益。
- reason 本词
Means to calmly persuade someone with logical arguments, usually to change their mind or behavior; sounds patient and non-confrontational, often used as 'reason with'.
指心平气和地用逻辑理由说服某人，通常是为了改变对方的想法或行为，语气耐心、不带对抗性，常用 'reason with' 这一搭配。
He tried to reason with his son about staying out so late.
他试图跟儿子讲道理，劝他别那么晚才回家。
Both words mean to persuade someone using reasons. Reason means to calmly give logical reasons to change someone's mind, often as 'reason with'. Argue can sound more confrontational, suggesting disagreement or back-and-forth. Not compared: argue's sense of 'to quarrel or fight with words'.
两者都指用理由说服对方，但 reason 更强调耐心、有条理地摆事实讲道理，argue 则可能带有争辩、争论的意味，语气更强、更有对抗性；这里不比较 argue 的其他常见义项（如“争吵、吵架”）。