temptation
UK/temp'teiʃәn/US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
n.
A strong desire to do or have something, especially something you should avoid
诱惑；想做（不该做之事）的冲动
n.
Something that makes you want to have or do it; an enticing thing
诱惑物；诱人的东西
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtempt (entice) + -ation (act/state) = 'the act or pull of enticing.' Temptation names the force itself — the thing reaching out to grab you, or the inner urge that responds to it. It's the noun behind both 'I resisted the temptation' (the pull) and 'cake is my biggest temptation' (the tempting object).
Root tempt still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.resist temptation抵制诱惑
- 2.give in to temptation屈服于诱惑
- 3.yield to temptation向诱惑妥协
- 4.overcome temptation克服诱惑
Example Sentences
- 1.
She resisted the temptation to check her phone during dinner.
- 2.
The buffet was a real temptation for someone on a diet.
- 3.
He gave in to temptation and bought the expensive watch.