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

Example Sentences

Money is always a temptation. The dessert menu has a lot of delicious temptations. the temptations of the city

Recent Examples on the Web Unlike many blue states, Massachusetts has resisted the temptation to raise taxes on high earners.

Jim Stergios, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Holmes struggled in the majors but resisted the temptation to change.

New York Times, 9 July 2022 In a decision that has been heavily scrutinised, and Australia might rue with hindsight, captain Pat Cummins, who had made all the right moves before then, resisted the temptation and decided to bat on.

Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Still, there is no question the move is a significant pivot for Disney, which has until now resisted the temptation to bring advertising to its flagship streaming service.

Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022 At last year’s trading deadline, Myers resisted any temptation to trade for a star player to help Stephen Curry carry the load, with Thompson out and Andrew Wiggins not yet fully Warrior-ized.

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2022 What chance did sincere art stand, entangled in this web of political jeopardy, temptation and compromise?

Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 There exists this temptation to say of certain Republicans that the odd so-and-so wasn’t such a bad fellow until Trump came along.

Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 The temptation to undercut the rival to undersell oil is always there, especially during a war.

Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English temptacioun "testing, enticement to sin," borrowed from Anglo-French tentacion, borrowed from Late Latin temptātiōn-, temptātiō "enticement to sin," going back to Latin, "attempt, attack," from temptāre "to feel, test, attempt, make an assault on, attack" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at tempt

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	temptation
释义	temptation noun temp·ta·tion tem(p)-ˈtā-shən 1 : the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement 2 : something tempting : a cause or occasion of enticement Synonyms allurement enticement lure seduction See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Money is always a temptation. The dessert menu has a lot of delicious temptations. the temptations of the city Recent Examples on the Web Unlike many blue states, Massachusetts has resisted the temptation to raise taxes on high earners. Jim Stergios, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Holmes struggled in the majors but resisted the temptation to change. New York Times, 9 July 2022 In a decision that has been heavily scrutinised, and Australia might rue with hindsight, captain Pat Cummins, who had made all the right moves before then, resisted the temptation and decided to bat on. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Still, there is no question the move is a significant pivot for Disney, which has until now resisted the temptation to bring advertising to its flagship streaming service. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022 At last year’s trading deadline, Myers resisted any temptation to trade for a star player to help Stephen Curry carry the load, with Thompson out and Andrew Wiggins not yet fully Warrior-ized. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2022 What chance did sincere art stand, entangled in this web of political jeopardy, temptation and compromise? Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 There exists this temptation to say of certain Republicans that the odd so-and-so wasn’t such a bad fellow until Trump came along. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 The temptation to undercut the rival to undersell oil is always there, especially during a war. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English temptacioun "testing, enticement to sin," borrowed from Anglo-French tentacion, borrowed from Late Latin temptātiōn-, temptātiō "enticement to sin," going back to Latin, "attempt, attack," from temptāre "to feel, test, attempt, make an assault on, attack" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at tempt First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition temptation noun temp·ta·tion temp-ˈtā-shən 1 : the act of considering or causing to consider doing something wrong or unwise 2 : a strong desire a temptation for candy 3 : something that causes a strong desire The money was a temptation. temptation noun 1 as in seduction the pressure to give in to a desire for easy or immediate pleasure he felt the temptation to go sailing, but did his chores instead Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance seduction lure enticement appeal allurement attraction allure power attractiveness invitation glamour charm inducement influence siren song beckoning glamor bait enchantment persuasion sway 2 as in lure something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain money, power, and other overwhelming temptations can seduce a person to a life of crime Synonyms & Similar Words lure incentive enticement attraction motivation bait allurement impetus impulse seduction appeal stimulus come-on boost inducement encouragement siren song turn-on goad persuasion spur snare trap call seducement entrapment decoy mousetrap Antonyms & Near Antonyms warning caution notice alarm alert forewarning alarum See More
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