tempt

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tempt /ˈtɛmpt/ verb

tempts; tempted; tempting

tempt

/ˈtɛmpt/

verb

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。
He tempted [=enticed] me with the offer of more money.他用更高的薪酬来引诱我。

— often + into

The smell of the pie tempted me into having a piece. [=it caused me to eat a piece of pie]馅饼实在太香，我忍不住尝了一块。
The saleswoman tried to tempt us into buying a more expensive model.女售货员使劲怂恿我们买更贵的一款。

— often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式

The saleswoman tried to tempt us to buy a more expensive model.女售货员使劲怂恿我们买更贵的一款。

— 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。”
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。
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。
She was tempted to quit and find a new job.她动了心，想辞职找个新工作。
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

He felt it would be tempting fate if he invested all his money in one company.他认为如果将自己所有的钱投资到一家公司就是冒险。
Race car drivers tempt fate every time they race.赛车手每次比赛都是玩命。