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 English
baitother
=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.

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