英语词汇“entice”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(verb) in the sense of lure

Definition

to attract (someone) away from one place or activity to another

Retailers will try almost anything to entice shoppers through their doors.

Synonyms

lure

They did not realise that they were being lured into a trap.

attract

Summer attracts visitors to the countryside.

invite

Their refusal to compromise will invite more criticism from the UN.

persuade

My husband persuaded me to come.

draw

The game is currently drawing huge crowds

tempt

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

induce

I would do anything to induce them to stay.

seduce

The view of the lake and plunging cliffs seduces visitors.

lead on

coax

After lunch she coaxed him into talking about himself.

beguile

Her paintings beguiled the critics.

allure

The dog was allured by the smell of roasting meat.

cajole

It was he who cajoled the actor into making the film.

decoy

They used flares to decoy enemy missiles.

wheedle

They managed to wheedle some more money out of me.

prevail on

inveigle

dangle a carrot in front of

单词	entice
释义	Trends of entice View usage for: entice (ɪntaɪs) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense entices, present participle enticing, past tense, past participle enticed verb To entice someone to go somewhere or to do something means to try to persuade them to go to that place or to do that thing. Retailers have tried almost everything to entice shoppers through their doors. [VERB noun preposition] The manager tried to entice some of his rival club's players away. [VERB noun with adverb] They'll entice doctors to move from the cities by paying them better salaries. [VERB noun to-infinitive] [Also VERB noun] Synonyms: lure, attract, invite, persuade More Synonyms of entice entice in British English (ɪnˈtaɪs) verb (transitive) to attract or draw towards oneself by exciting hope or desire; tempt; allure Derived forms enticement (enˈticement) noun enticer (enˈticer) noun enticing (enˈticing) adjective enticingly (enˈticingly) adverb enticingness (enˈticingness) noun Word origin C13: from Old French enticier, from Vulgar Latin intitiāre (unattested) to incite, from Latin titiō firebrand entice in American English (ɛnˈtaɪs; ɪnˈtaɪs) verb transitiveWord forms: enˈticed or enˈticing to attract by offering hope of reward or pleasure; tempt; allure SIMILAR WORDS: lure Derived forms enticement (enˈticement) noun enticingly (enˈticingly) adverb Word origin ME enticen < OFr enticier, to set afire, hence excite, entice, prob. < VL intitiare < L in + titio, a burning brand Examples of 'entice' in a sentence entice Yields are on the whole less enticing. Times, Sunday Times (2006) That way they might find silly forms of superstition and mysticism less enticing. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Delve further and it is less enticing. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Its purpose is to entice shoppers and win their loyalty. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Those buyers are being enticed at the moment by the weakness of sterling. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They could be trying to entice buyers who would be nervous otherwise. Times, Sunday Times (2012) These facilities then could be used to bankroll offers to entice car buyers. Times, Sunday Times (2009) So how can you make your garden enticing to buyers? Times, Sunday Times (2007) He also unveiled new measures aimed at enticing buyers. The Sun (2008) Go lower to entice a buyer while the going is good? Times, Sunday Times (2013) But the little things make the difference when it comes to enticing buyers and getting a quick sale. The Sun (2014) Struggling clothes shops cut the prices of jumpers and coats last month to entice shoppers despite unseasonably warm weather. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Suddenly 2012 sounds a lot less enticing. Times, Sunday Times (2008) To entice buyers it has offered discounts of up to 30 per cent. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The economic meltdown has made that access look less enticing as the funds' investments have been hit hard. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He now faces the less than enticing prospect of continuing a first-class career without the carrot of international cricket. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The former construction project manager is including a one-bedroom flat that he had been letting in an attempt to entice a buyer. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Sources close to the owners played down the chances of an imminent sale, but bankers say strong summer profits could entice buyers. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Sellers with houses valued at slightly more than 250,000 may decide to drop their asking price to entice first-time buyers. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This may only add a couple of thousand pounds to a property's value, but it may well entice buyers. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In other languages entice British English: entice VERB To entice* someone to go somewhere or to do something means to try to persuade them to go to that place or to do that thing. Retailers have tried almost everything to entice shoppers through their doors. American English: entice Brazilian Portuguese: atrair Chinese: 怂恿 European Spanish: tentar French: attirer German: locken Italian: allettare Japanese: 誘う Korean: 유혹하다 European Portuguese: atrair Latin American Spanish: tentar (verb) in the sense of lure Definition to attract (someone) away from one place or activity to another Retailers will try almost anything to entice shoppers through their doors. Synonyms lure They did not realise that they were being lured into a trap. attract Summer attracts visitors to the countryside. invite Their refusal to compromise will invite more criticism from the UN. persuade My husband persuaded me to come. draw The game is currently drawing huge crowds tempt Don't let credit tempt you to buy something you can't afford. induce I would do anything to induce them to stay. seduce The view of the lake and plunging cliffs seduces visitors. lead on coax After lunch she coaxed him into talking about himself. beguile Her paintings beguiled the critics. allure The dog was allured by the smell of roasting meat. cajole It was he who cajoled the actor into making the film. decoy They used flares to decoy enemy missiles. wheedle They managed to wheedle some more money out of me. prevail on inveigle dangle a carrot in front of Additional synonyms in the sense of allure The dog was allured by the smell of roasting meat. Synonyms attract, persuade, charm, win over, tempt, lure, seduce, entice, enchant, lead on, coax, captivate, beguile, cajole, decoy, inveigle in the sense of attract Definition to arouse the interest or admiration of Summer attracts visitors to the countryside. Synonyms allure, interest, draw, invite, persuade, engage, charm, appeal to, fascinate, win over, tempt, lure (informal), induce, incline, seduce, entice, enchant, endear, lead on, coax, captivate, beguile, cajole, bewitch, decoy, inveigle, pull, catch (someone's) eye in the sense of beguile Her paintings beguiled the critics. Synonyms charm, please, attract, delight, occupy, cheer, fascinate, entertain, absorb, entrance, win over, amuse, divert, distract, enchant, captivate, solace, allure, bewitch, mesmerize, engross, enrapture, tickle the fancy of Synonyms of 'entice' entice Explore 'entice' in the dictionary
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