lure
UK/luә/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To attract or entice someone with the promise of reward or pleasure
引诱，诱惑
n.
Something that tempts or attracts; an artificial bait used in fishing
诱惑物；（钓鱼用的）假饵
Root Breakdown
Loanwordlureother
=lure
Common Collocations
- 1.lure [away/out/in][引诱/吸引]出/进来
- 2.[falsely] lure[虚假地]引诱
- 3.lure [with/by][以...方式]引诱
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bright lights lured insects toward the lamp.
- 2.
The promise of quick money lured many into fraud.
- 3.
The aroma of fresh bread lured him into the bakery.