聞かせる, きかせる
1. to let (someone) hear, to tell (e.g. a story), to inform (of)
2. to make (someone) listen, to make (someone) understand, to drum into (someone)
3. to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc., to hold (someone) enchanted by
以精湛的歌艺、叙事等技艺打动(某人),令(某人)为之着迷;让(某人)听见,讲述(如故事),告知;使(某人)听从,使(某人)理解,反复灌输
彼は言うことを聞かせるためにその女の子を殴りさえした。
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He went so far as to hit the girl to make her obey his orders.
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助けを求めている私の声を彼に聞かせるのに苦労した。
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I had trouble making him hear me calling for help.
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あの男を説き伏せようとするのは、オオカミに道理を説いて聞かせるようなものだ。
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You might as well reason with the wolf as try to persuade that man.
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