| 单词 | tempt |
| 释义 | tempt tempt /tempt/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for tempt F0 to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong: » The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car.» [+ to infinitive] They tempted him to join the company by offering him a large salary and a company car.Thesaurus+: ↑Attracting and tempting , ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attractionbe temptedB2 to want something or to want to do something: » "Did you apply for that job?" "Well, I was very tempted but in the end I decided not to."» I was sorely (= very) tempted to resign after my boss was so rude to me.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulness• • • Extra Examples:» Perhaps some caviar can tempt your jaded palate.» I was really tempted to take the money.» They put out food to tempt the foxes into the traps.» Chocolate cake? - Don't tempt me!» I was tempted into ordering a whole new wardrobe. |
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