tempt
/tempt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5217 in the learning path
诱惑；引诱；吸引
Definitions
v. To make someone want something or want to do something.
诱惑；引诱；吸引
Example
The fresh pastries tempted me to enter the bakery.
新鲜的酥点诱使我走进了面包店。
Heavy discounts may tempt consumers to purchase products they neither need nor originally intended to buy.
大幅折扣可能诱使消费者购买既不需要、也原本无意购买的产品。
Collocations
- tempt someone into doing something
- be tempted to do something
- tempt fate
Word family
- temptation (n.)
- tempting (adj.)
- temptingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- entice
- lure
Antonyms
- deter
Usage tip
常用tempt sb to do或tempt sb into doing。
FAQ
- What does tempt mean?
- To make someone want something or want to do something.
- How is tempt pronounced?
- UK /tempt/, US /tempt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
