I wanted an opportunity to talk some sense into him and try to make him see the error of his ways.

我想找个机会给他讲讲道理，尽量让他认识到自身的错误。

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Let's try and talk some sense into her: Tony, do you ever believe in UFO?

让我们试着说服她一下：托尼，你相信过不明飞行物的存在吗？

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Let's talk some sense into her.

我们和她说说道理。

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