bait
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Definitions
n.
Food or other substance used to lure fish or animals into a trap; anything used to entice someone
鱼饵;诱饵;引诱物
v.
To put bait on a hook or trap; to lure or entice someone; to tease or provoke
放饵;引诱;激怒;戏弄
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishbaitother
=bait
Common Collocations
- 1.fish bait鱼饵
- 2.bait and switch饵诱和欺诈
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fisherman used worms as bait to catch bass in the river.
- 2.
Predators use various bait and switch tactics to deceive their prey.