lure
/lʊə/ · /lʊr/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5883 in the learning path
引诱；诱惑
Definitions
v. To attract someone by offering something appealing, sometimes deceptively.
引诱；诱惑
n. An attraction or object used to draw someone or something closer.
诱惑力；诱饵
Example
We used some cheese to lure the mouse outside.
我们用一些奶酪把老鼠引到了外面。
Large cities often lure young graduates with higher salaries, leaving rural communities with a shortage of skilled workers.
大城市常以较高薪资吸引年轻毕业生，导致乡村社区缺乏技术人才。
Collocations
- lure someone into doing something
- lure customers
- the lure of wealth
- a fishing lure
Synonyms
- entice
- tempt
- attract
Antonyms
- repel
Usage tip
常用lure sb into doing，往往暗含诱骗意味。
FAQ
- What does lure mean?
- To attract someone by offering something appealing, sometimes deceptively. An attraction or object used to draw someone or something closer.
- How is lure pronounced?
- UK /lʊə/, US /lʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
