(a) setting forth, faring, etc.; (b) trial, temptation.
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| 释义 | the mind > will > motivation > attraction, allurement, or enticement > [noun] > temptation (23) foundingOE (a) setting forth, faring, etc.; (b) trial, temptation. flattering?c1225 The action of flatter, v.1, in its various senses. Now rare except in gerundial use. tempting1303 The action of tempt, v.; temptation; †trying (obsolete). temptation1340 The action of tempting or fact of being tempted, esp. to evil; enticement, allurement, attraction. impugnation1398 The action of attacking or assaulting (a person); esp. spiritual assault, temptation. Obsolete. fanda1400 The state of being tried; a trial, a temptation. triala1557 The fact or condition of being tried by suffering or temptation; probation. †In quot. 1557, temptation (obsolete). (Cf. 9.) attempt1611 Temptation, seduction. Obsolete. Subcategories:— instance of (1) — quality of (1) — ability to be tempted (3) — one who tempts (5) — that which (1) — satanic temptation (4) |
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