新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

tempt

英  [tempt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • tempts , tempting , tempted

    1[T 及物动词] 引诱 , 吸引

    Something that tempts you attracts you and makes you want it, even though it may be wrong or harmful.

    双语例句

    例:

    Cars like that may tempt drivers to speed.

    那样的汽车可能会引诱司机超速行驶。

    例:

    It is the fresh fruit that tempts me at this time of year.

    只有新鲜的水果才会在每年的这个时候吸引我。

    2[T 及物动词] 诱使

    If you tempt someone, you offer them something they want in order to encourage them to do what you want them to do.

    双语例句

    例:

    a million dollar marketing campaign to tempt American tourists back to Britain.

    旨在诱使美国游客回到英国的、耗资一百万美元的营销活动。

    例:

    Don't let credit tempt you to buy something you can't afford.

    不要让赊账诱使你去购买你买不起的东西。

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