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tempt objtemptv [T]to persuade (someone) to do something, esp. an action which seems unwise引诱，诱惑The offer of a free TV tempted her into buying the car.免费赠送的电视机诱使她买了那辆车。They tempted him to join the company by offering him a large salary and a company car.他们答应给他优厚的薪水和一辆公司汽车，诱使他加入公司。If you are tempted to do something, you want to do it.使很想做"Did you apply for that job?" "Well, I was very tempted but in the end I decided not to."“你申请那份工作了吗？”“唔，我很想申请，可最后还是决定放弃。”I was sorely (= very) tempted to resign after my boss was so rude to me. [+ obj + to infinitive]在我上司粗暴地对待我之后，我很想辞职。If something tempts you, it attracts you and makes you want it.吸引，使很想要"Would you like any dessert?" "I'm very tempted by that apple tart."“你想来点甜点心吗？”“我很想吃那个苹果馅饼。”The sunny day tempted me into (= made me want to wear) shorts and a T-shirt.晴朗的天气使我想穿短裤和T恤衫。If you tempt fate/providence by doing something, you take a foolish risk by doing it and depend too much on your good luck.玩命; 冒不必要的危险You're tempting fate by riding your bike without wearing a cycle helmet.你不戴头盔骑自行车是在玩命。
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