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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

Loanword
lureother
=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.

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