tempts; tempted; tempting
tempts; tempted; tempting
Learner's definition of TEMPT
[+ object]
: to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise引诱；诱惑；怂恿 -
The smell of the pie tempted me, but I resisted. [=I wanted some pie but did not eat any]馅饼的香味太馋人了，但我还是忍住了。
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He tempted [=enticed] me with the offer of more money.他用更高的薪酬来引诱我。
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often + into —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 —
often used as (be) tempted常用作(be) tempted -
“Would you like some more pie?” “I'm tempted, but no thank you.”“你要再来些馅饼吗？”“我很想，但是谢谢你，我不要了。”
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Students may be tempted to cheat on the test. [=they may consider cheating on the test]学生们或许忍不住想在考试中作弊。
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I was sorely tempted to say [=I very much wanted to say] something rude to her, but I didn't.我非常想对她爆粗口，但是我没有那么做。
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She was tempted to quit and find a new job.她动了心，想辞职找个新工作。
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I'm tempted [=I'm inclined] to say yes, but I'm not completely sure.我想说同意，但我不能完全确定。
tempt fate
: to do something that is very risky or dangerous冒险；孤注一掷；玩命