temptation
/tempˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3835 in the learning path
诱惑；诱惑物
Definitions
n. A strong desire for something, or something causing that desire.
诱惑；诱惑物
Example
I resisted the temptation to eat another slice of cake.
我忍住了再吃一块蛋糕的诱惑。
Students may face the temptation to copy online material rather than develop their own ideas.
学生可能会受到诱惑，抄袭网上的材料，而不是形成自己的观点。
Collocations
- resist temptation
- give in to temptation
- the temptation to do something
Word family
- tempt (v.)
- tempting (adj.)
- tempted (adj.)
Usage tip
常用the temptation to do，表示想做某事的诱惑。
FAQ
- What does temptation mean?
- A strong desire for something, or something causing that desire.
- How is temptation pronounced?
- UK /tempˈteɪʃən/, US /tempˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
