单词 | lure |
释义 | lure —lure /ljʊər/ aep /lʊr/ noun C2 [C usually singular] the quality or power that something or someone has that makes them attractive: » the lure of fame/power/moneyThesaurus+: ↑Attracting and tempting , ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attractionF0 [C] an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish Thesaurus+: ↑Fishing , ↑Commercial fishing• • • Extra Examples:» He could not resist the lure of great riches.» I don't understand the lure of fame.» She succumbed to the lure of a life of luxury.» He resisted the lure of Hollywood.» We were attracted by the lure of quick money.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for lure ► C2 to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting: » She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.» He had lured his victim to a deserted house.» Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts.Thesaurus+: ↑Attracting and tempting , ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attraction |
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