tempt /tɛmpt/ CET6 TEM4 ( tempting, tempted, tempts )

• 1. 

  V-T Something that tempts you attracts you and makes you want it, even though it may be wrong or harmful. 引诱; 吸引

  例：

  Cars like that may tempt drivers to speed.

  那样的汽车可能会引诱司机超速行驶。

  例：

  It is the fresh fruit that tempts me at this time of year.

  只有新鲜的水果才会在每年的这个时候吸引我。

• 2. 

  V-T If you tempt someone, you offer them something they want in order to encourage them to do what you want them to do. 诱使

  例：

  ...a million dollar marketing campaign to tempt American tourists back to Britain.

  …旨在诱使美国游客回到英国的、耗资一百万美元的营销活动。

  例：

  Don't let credit tempt you to buy something you can't afford.

  不要让赊购诱使你去购买你支付不起的东西。

• 3. 

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