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tempt

英[tem(p)t] 美[tɛmpt]
  • vt. 诱惑;引起;冒…的风险;使感兴趣

英英释意


1. dispose or incline or entice to;
"We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
2. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion;
"He lured me into temptation"
3. give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting;
"the window displays tempted the shoppers"
4. induce into action by using one's charm;
"She charmed him into giving her all his money"
5. try to seduce
6. try presumptuously;
"St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"