Definition of tempt in English:

tempt

verb tɛm(p)ttɛm(p)t

[with object]

1Entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise.
引诱，诱惑
there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching
总有人抗拒不了昂贵的非法所得赃物的诱惑。
with object and infinitive jobs which involve entertaining may tempt you to drink more than you intend
与招待有关的工作可能会诱使你喝得过多。
Example sentencesExamples
- Trips to country pubs, barbecues and parties often tempt people to drink alcohol when they would not otherwise normally do.
- Sometimes, he says, the bad spirits tempt him to do wrong.
- They use low pricing to tempt people into drinking to excess.
- She tempts him to drink and he loses his precious manuscript.
- His hair was rich and thick, tempting her to slide her hands through it.
- When drugs are easy to obtain, more people are tempted and seduced.
- Christ was tempted, yet he could not sin.
- Their main goal in life is to entice and tempt men.
Synonyms
entice, persuade, convince, inveigle, induce, cajole, coax, woo
informal sweet-talk, smooth-talk
1. 1.1be tempted to do something Have an urge or inclination to do something.
  （使）很想做
  I was tempted to look at my watch, but didn't dare
  我很想看看表，但不敢。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I am tempted to lower my standards and do shoddy work.
  I was tempted to stop for ice cream.
  I was tempted to make fun of him.
  None of them were tempted to take a dip in the river.
  I was nearly tempted to kill myself.
  I was tempted to just head home.
  There have been times when we were tempted to change location or expand.
  I was actually tempted to convince him to come back to the band.
  You're always tempted to order pizza late at night.
  I am really tempted to steal his drinks.
  They were tempted to walk out halfway through the performance.
  Hospital staff were tempted to give a name to the the unknown child.
  When something goes wrong, you're just tempted to buy a new one.
  I have to admit that I was nearly tempted to get involved in a couple, but I did not.
  We were tempted to return to our warm old hotel.
  I am always tempted to revise more for my stronger topics.
  Even smaller companies were tempted to reward clients with treats.
  Some clients were tempted to take out expensive loans to pay for private dental treatment.
  I am always tempted not to contact friends who don't contact me.
  I'm really tempted to buy it.
2. 1.2 Persuade (someone) to do something.
  he was tempted out of retirement to save the team from relegation
  他忍不住在退休后复出，拯救球队免于降级。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Will the proposed financial and lifestyle benefits prove enough to tempt workers to a rural idyll?
  There are scores of intriguing recipes to tempt your clientele's palates.
  The company is always looking to tempt users to replace their PCs when faster processors hit the market.
  They are tempting people in with the promise of exciting speakers or novelties.
  This game looks fun enough to tempt me out of retirement.
  The firm tempted drivers to the town by offering attractive packages.
  Special offers are now so attractive they will certainly tempt tourists to our city.
  The sight of mounds of watermelons and tender coconuts tempt you.
  Alluring aromas tempt your taste buds as the baking cools.
  There are some delicious and healthy fruit drinks on the market that could tempt our children into good habits.
  Enticing descriptions on your menu tempt customers to try hot drinks.
  On this island, the tasty cuisine tempts.
  After some persuading he has been tempted out to a nearby cafe for this chat.
  The star has been tempted out of retirement for a special show.
  Some product providers offer a very attractive rate to tempt new customers.
  This is a tale about a pious young soldier who is tempted and seduced by a beautiful woman.
  The champion had been tempted out of retirement for one last fight.
3. 1.3archaic Risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences.
  〈古〉冒险试探（神灵或抽象力量）（多结果不佳）
  how is it that ye have agreed together, to tempt the Spirit of the Lord?
  Example sentencesExamples
  He claims you're always trying to tempt God with whiskey and cigars.

Phrases

tempt fate (or providence)

Do something that is risky or dangerous.
玩命，冒大险
bike couriers tempt fate at every traffic light
Example sentencesExamples
- She was convinced that if she signed a will, she'd be tempting fate.
- It may be tempting fate to say it, but the trains have been running well these last few days.
- I don't want to tempt fate, but my sore throat appears to have gone.
- I wouldn't like to tempt fate by saying I have been cured.
- Odysseus tempts his fate and risks his life.
- I reassured her that it worked fine, which was tempting fate.
- He is tempting fate by messing around with a very dangerous drug.
- The team tempts fate by planning a victory celebration before a ball has been kicked.
- I should never have tempted fate by proudly declaring that I had never been suspended in my career.
Synonyms
run a risk, live dangerously, play with fire, sail close to the wind, risk it

Derivatives

temptability

nountɛm(p)təˈbɪlɪti

The idea that temptability implies susceptibility is unsound.
Example sentencesExamples
- Temptability and the ability to sin are part of being human.
- Take the Lust Test to determine your temptability.
- The story of Adam and Eve tells of the imperfections and temptability of man.
- Every Christian has their own areas of temptability.

temptable

adjective ˈtɛm(p)təb(ə)lˈtɛm(p)təb(ə)l

Origin

Middle English: from Old French tempter 'to test', from Latin temptare 'handle, test, try'.

Tempt goes back to Latin temptare ‘to test, try’, which is the sense in the expression tempt Providence. To be unwise enough to test Providence, or your luck, is to invite misfortune. In the Middle Ages temptation was particularly used in relation to the biblical story, in the Gospel of Matthew, of Jesus being tempted to sin by the Devil when he spent 40 days in the wilderness. Modern temptations are generally more trivial urges to indulge yourself. In 1892 Oscar Wilde wrote: ‘I can resist everything except temptation’ (Lady Windermere's Fan). Attempt (Late Middle English) is from the same root.

Rhymes

attempt, contempt, dreamt, exempt, kempt, pre-empt

Definition of tempt in US English:

tempt

verbtem(p)ttɛm(p)t

[with object]

1Entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial.
引诱，诱惑
there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching
总有人抗拒不了昂贵的非法所得赃物的诱惑。
with object and infinitive jobs that involve entertaining may tempt you to drink more than you intend
与招待有关的工作可能会诱使你喝得过多。
don't allow impatience to tempt you into overexposure and sunburn
你别因迫不及待而致曝晒过度和晒伤。
Example sentencesExamples
- Christ was tempted, yet he could not sin.
- She tempts him to drink and he loses his precious manuscript.
- His hair was rich and thick, tempting her to slide her hands through it.
- Their main goal in life is to entice and tempt men.
- Trips to country pubs, barbecues and parties often tempt people to drink alcohol when they would not otherwise normally do.
- They use low pricing to tempt people into drinking to excess.
- When drugs are easy to obtain, more people are tempted and seduced.
- Sometimes, he says, the bad spirits tempt him to do wrong.
Synonyms
entice, persuade, convince, inveigle, induce, cajole, coax, woo
1. 1.1be tempted to do something Have an urge or inclination to do something.
  （使）很想做
  I was tempted to look at my watch, but didn't dare
  我很想看看表，但不敢。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I was tempted to stop for ice cream.
  They were tempted to walk out halfway through the performance.
  I was nearly tempted to kill myself.
  I was actually tempted to convince him to come back to the band.
  You're always tempted to order pizza late at night.
  None of them were tempted to take a dip in the river.
  There have been times when we were tempted to change location or expand.
  I am tempted to lower my standards and do shoddy work.
  We were tempted to return to our warm old hotel.
  Some clients were tempted to take out expensive loans to pay for private dental treatment.
  I have to admit that I was nearly tempted to get involved in a couple, but I did not.
  When something goes wrong, you're just tempted to buy a new one.
  Even smaller companies were tempted to reward clients with treats.
  I was tempted to just head home.
  I am always tempted to revise more for my stronger topics.
  I am always tempted not to contact friends who don't contact me.
  Hospital staff were tempted to give a name to the the unknown child.
  I am really tempted to steal his drinks.
  I was tempted to make fun of him.
  I'm really tempted to buy it.
2. 1.2 Attract; allure.
  吸引；引起…的兴趣
  he was tempted out of retirement to save the team
  他忍不住在退休后复出，拯救球队免于降级。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The company is always looking to tempt users to replace their PCs when faster processors hit the market.
  Special offers are now so attractive they will certainly tempt tourists to our city.
  Enticing descriptions on your menu tempt customers to try hot drinks.
  There are some delicious and healthy fruit drinks on the market that could tempt our children into good habits.
  The firm tempted drivers to the town by offering attractive packages.
  There are scores of intriguing recipes to tempt your clientele's palates.
  The champion had been tempted out of retirement for one last fight.
  This is a tale about a pious young soldier who is tempted and seduced by a beautiful woman.
  After some persuading he has been tempted out to a nearby cafe for this chat.
  The sight of mounds of watermelons and tender coconuts tempt you.
  Some product providers offer a very attractive rate to tempt new customers.
  This game looks fun enough to tempt me out of retirement.
  Alluring aromas tempt your taste buds as the baking cools.
  On this island, the tasty cuisine tempts.
  They are tempting people in with the promise of exciting speakers or novelties.
  Will the proposed financial and lifestyle benefits prove enough to tempt workers to a rural idyll?
  The star has been tempted out of retirement for a special show.
3. 1.3archaic Risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences.
  〈古〉冒险试探（神灵或抽象力量）（多结果不佳）
  Example sentencesExamples
  He claims you're always trying to tempt God with whiskey and cigars.

Phrases

tempt fate (or providence)

Do something that is risky or dangerous.
玩命，冒大险
Example sentencesExamples
- I should never have tempted fate by proudly declaring that I had never been suspended in my career.
- He is tempting fate by messing around with a very dangerous drug.
- The team tempts fate by planning a victory celebration before a ball has been kicked.
- I wouldn't like to tempt fate by saying I have been cured.
- It may be tempting fate to say it, but the trains have been running well these last few days.
- She was convinced that if she signed a will, she'd be tempting fate.
- Odysseus tempts his fate and risks his life.
- I don't want to tempt fate, but my sore throat appears to have gone.
- I reassured her that it worked fine, which was tempting fate.
Synonyms
run a risk, live dangerously, play with fire, sail close to the wind, risk it

Origin

Middle English: from Old French tempter ‘to test’, from Latin temptare ‘handle, test, try’.

单词	tempt
释义	Definition of tempt in English: tempt verb tɛm(p)ttɛm(p)t [with object] 1Entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise. 引诱，诱惑 there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching 总有人抗拒不了昂贵的非法所得赃物的诱惑。 with object and infinitive jobs which involve entertaining may tempt you to drink more than you intend 与招待有关的工作可能会诱使你喝得过多。 Example sentencesExamples Trips to country pubs, barbecues and parties often tempt people to drink alcohol when they would not otherwise normally do. Sometimes, he says, the bad spirits tempt him to do wrong. They use low pricing to tempt people into drinking to excess. She tempts him to drink and he loses his precious manuscript. His hair was rich and thick, tempting her to slide her hands through it. When drugs are easy to obtain, more people are tempted and seduced. Christ was tempted, yet he could not sin. Their main goal in life is to entice and tempt men. Synonyms entice, persuade, convince, inveigle, induce, cajole, coax, woo informal sweet-talk, smooth-talk 1.1be tempted to do something Have an urge or inclination to do something. （使）很想做 I was tempted to look at my watch, but didn't dare 我很想看看表，但不敢。 Example sentencesExamples I am tempted to lower my standards and do shoddy work. I was tempted to stop for ice cream. I was tempted to make fun of him. None of them were tempted to take a dip in the river. I was nearly tempted to kill myself. I was tempted to just head home. There have been times when we were tempted to change location or expand. I was actually tempted to convince him to come back to the band. You're always tempted to order pizza late at night. I am really tempted to steal his drinks. They were tempted to walk out halfway through the performance. Hospital staff were tempted to give a name to the the unknown child. When something goes wrong, you're just tempted to buy a new one. I have to admit that I was nearly tempted to get involved in a couple, but I did not. We were tempted to return to our warm old hotel. I am always tempted to revise more for my stronger topics. Even smaller companies were tempted to reward clients with treats. Some clients were tempted to take out expensive loans to pay for private dental treatment. I am always tempted not to contact friends who don't contact me. I'm really tempted to buy it. 1.2 Persuade (someone) to do something. he was tempted out of retirement to save the team from relegation 他忍不住在退休后复出，拯救球队免于降级。 Example sentencesExamples Will the proposed financial and lifestyle benefits prove enough to tempt workers to a rural idyll? There are scores of intriguing recipes to tempt your clientele's palates. The company is always looking to tempt users to replace their PCs when faster processors hit the market. They are tempting people in with the promise of exciting speakers or novelties. This game looks fun enough to tempt me out of retirement. The firm tempted drivers to the town by offering attractive packages. Special offers are now so attractive they will certainly tempt tourists to our city. The sight of mounds of watermelons and tender coconuts tempt you. Alluring aromas tempt your taste buds as the baking cools. There are some delicious and healthy fruit drinks on the market that could tempt our children into good habits. Enticing descriptions on your menu tempt customers to try hot drinks. On this island, the tasty cuisine tempts. After some persuading he has been tempted out to a nearby cafe for this chat. The star has been tempted out of retirement for a special show. Some product providers offer a very attractive rate to tempt new customers. This is a tale about a pious young soldier who is tempted and seduced by a beautiful woman. The champion had been tempted out of retirement for one last fight. 1.3archaic Risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences. 〈古〉冒险试探（神灵或抽象力量）（多结果不佳） how is it that ye have agreed together, to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Example sentencesExamples He claims you're always trying to tempt God with whiskey and cigars. Phrases tempt fate (or providence) Do something that is risky or dangerous. 玩命，冒大险 bike couriers tempt fate at every traffic light Example sentencesExamples She was convinced that if she signed a will, she'd be tempting fate. It may be tempting fate to say it, but the trains have been running well these last few days. I don't want to tempt fate, but my sore throat appears to have gone. I wouldn't like to tempt fate by saying I have been cured. Odysseus tempts his fate and risks his life. I reassured her that it worked fine, which was tempting fate. He is tempting fate by messing around with a very dangerous drug. The team tempts fate by planning a victory celebration before a ball has been kicked. I should never have tempted fate by proudly declaring that I had never been suspended in my career. Synonyms run a risk, live dangerously, play with fire, sail close to the wind, risk it Derivatives temptability nountɛm(p)təˈbɪlɪti The idea that temptability implies susceptibility is unsound. Example sentencesExamples Temptability and the ability to sin are part of being human. Take the Lust Test to determine your temptability. The story of Adam and Eve tells of the imperfections and temptability of man. Every Christian has their own areas of temptability. temptable adjective ˈtɛm(p)təb(ə)lˈtɛm(p)təb(ə)l Origin Middle English: from Old French tempter 'to test', from Latin temptare 'handle, test, try'. Tempt goes back to Latin temptare ‘to test, try’, which is the sense in the expression tempt Providence. To be unwise enough to test Providence, or your luck, is to invite misfortune. In the Middle Ages temptation was particularly used in relation to the biblical story, in the Gospel of Matthew, of Jesus being tempted to sin by the Devil when he spent 40 days in the wilderness. Modern temptations are generally more trivial urges to indulge yourself. In 1892 Oscar Wilde wrote: ‘I can resist everything except temptation’ (Lady Windermere's Fan). Attempt (Late Middle English) is from the same root. Rhymes attempt, contempt, dreamt, exempt, kempt, pre-empt verb.1 phr. Definition of tempt in US English: tempt verbtem(p)ttɛm(p)t [with object] 1Entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial. 引诱，诱惑 there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching 总有人抗拒不了昂贵的非法所得赃物的诱惑。 with object and infinitive jobs that involve entertaining may tempt you to drink more than you intend 与招待有关的工作可能会诱使你喝得过多。 don't allow impatience to tempt you into overexposure and sunburn 你别因迫不及待而致曝晒过度和晒伤。 Example sentencesExamples Christ was tempted, yet he could not sin. She tempts him to drink and he loses his precious manuscript. His hair was rich and thick, tempting her to slide her hands through it. Their main goal in life is to entice and tempt men. Trips to country pubs, barbecues and parties often tempt people to drink alcohol when they would not otherwise normally do. They use low pricing to tempt people into drinking to excess. When drugs are easy to obtain, more people are tempted and seduced. Sometimes, he says, the bad spirits tempt him to do wrong. Synonyms entice, persuade, convince, inveigle, induce, cajole, coax, woo 1.1be tempted to do something Have an urge or inclination to do something. （使）很想做 I was tempted to look at my watch, but didn't dare 我很想看看表，但不敢。 Example sentencesExamples I was tempted to stop for ice cream. They were tempted to walk out halfway through the performance. I was nearly tempted to kill myself. I was actually tempted to convince him to come back to the band. You're always tempted to order pizza late at night. None of them were tempted to take a dip in the river. There have been times when we were tempted to change location or expand. I am tempted to lower my standards and do shoddy work. We were tempted to return to our warm old hotel. Some clients were tempted to take out expensive loans to pay for private dental treatment. I have to admit that I was nearly tempted to get involved in a couple, but I did not. When something goes wrong, you're just tempted to buy a new one. Even smaller companies were tempted to reward clients with treats. I was tempted to just head home. I am always tempted to revise more for my stronger topics. I am always tempted not to contact friends who don't contact me. Hospital staff were tempted to give a name to the the unknown child. I am really tempted to steal his drinks. I was tempted to make fun of him. I'm really tempted to buy it. 1.2 Attract; allure. 吸引；引起…的兴趣 he was tempted out of retirement to save the team 他忍不住在退休后复出，拯救球队免于降级。 Example sentencesExamples The company is always looking to tempt users to replace their PCs when faster processors hit the market. Special offers are now so attractive they will certainly tempt tourists to our city. Enticing descriptions on your menu tempt customers to try hot drinks. There are some delicious and healthy fruit drinks on the market that could tempt our children into good habits. The firm tempted drivers to the town by offering attractive packages. There are scores of intriguing recipes to tempt your clientele's palates. The champion had been tempted out of retirement for one last fight. This is a tale about a pious young soldier who is tempted and seduced by a beautiful woman. After some persuading he has been tempted out to a nearby cafe for this chat. The sight of mounds of watermelons and tender coconuts tempt you. Some product providers offer a very attractive rate to tempt new customers. This game looks fun enough to tempt me out of retirement. Alluring aromas tempt your taste buds as the baking cools. On this island, the tasty cuisine tempts. They are tempting people in with the promise of exciting speakers or novelties. Will the proposed financial and lifestyle benefits prove enough to tempt workers to a rural idyll? The star has been tempted out of retirement for a special show. 1.3archaic Risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences. 〈古〉冒险试探（神灵或抽象力量）（多结果不佳） Example sentencesExamples He claims you're always trying to tempt God with whiskey and cigars. Phrases tempt fate (or providence) Do something that is risky or dangerous. 玩命，冒大险 Example sentencesExamples I should never have tempted fate by proudly declaring that I had never been suspended in my career. He is tempting fate by messing around with a very dangerous drug. The team tempts fate by planning a victory celebration before a ball has been kicked. I wouldn't like to tempt fate by saying I have been cured. It may be tempting fate to say it, but the trains have been running well these last few days. She was convinced that if she signed a will, she'd be tempting fate. Odysseus tempts his fate and risks his life. I don't want to tempt fate, but my sore throat appears to have gone. I reassured her that it worked fine, which was tempting fate. Synonyms run a risk, live dangerously, play with fire, sail close to the wind, risk it Origin Middle English: from Old French tempter ‘to test’, from Latin temptare ‘handle, test, try’. verb.1 phr.
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