Question

We ______ him to take the job, but failed

1. A.
   persuaded
2. B.
   asked
3. C.
   advised him
4. D.
   tried to persuade

Answer 1

D
考查短语。try to persuade sb to do试图劝服。句意：我们试图劝服他从事那份工作，但失败了。