tempt
🇬🇧 UK/tempt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To attract or entice someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise; to lure.
诱惑;引诱;吸引
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.tempt fate冒险;自找麻烦
- 2.resist temptation抵制诱惑
- 3.tempt someone into诱使某人做……
- 4.sorely tempted深受诱惑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The smell of fresh pastries tempted her to break her diet.
- 2.
Don't tempt fate by leaving your valuables unattended in a public place.
- 3.
The generous salary package tempted him to accept the overseas position.