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单词 siren song
释义

siren song

noun

: an alluring utterance or appeal
especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

Synonyms

  • allurement
  • bait
  • come-on
  • enticement
  • lure
  • temptation
  • turn-on
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Example Sentences

the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

siren song

noun

as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • lure
  • temptation
  • incentive
  • attraction
  • motivation
  • bait
  • boost
  • impetus
  • stimulus
  • appeal
  • seducement
  • enticement
  • allurement
  • turn-on
  • encouragement
  • come-on
  • seduction
  • impulse
  • inducement
  • call
  • spur
  • goad
  • decoy
  • persuasion
  • trap
  • snare
  • mousetrap
  • entrapment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • warning
  • notice
  • alarm
  • alert
  • caution
  • alarum
  • forewarning
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