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entice

UK //ɪnˈtaɪs//US //ɪnˈtaɪs//

词源

源自中古英语 'enticen',来自古法语 'enticier',意为'刺激'或'引诱',可能与拉丁语 'titillare'(使发痒或刺激)有关。

verb

❶ 通过提供有吸引力的事物或承诺来引诱或诱惑某人做某事,通常带有积极或消极的意图。

“The company enticed customers with a free gift for every purchase.”

(该公司用每次购物赠送免费礼物的方式吸引顾客。)

“The smell of freshly baked bread enticed him into the bakery.”

(新鲜出炉的面包香味诱使他走进了面包店。)

同义词:lure, tempt, attract, seduce, allure

常见短语

entice someone into doing something — 通过提供好处或诱惑,说服某人做某事,通常带有一定的策略性。

“He enticed her into signing the contract by offering a bonus.”

(他通过提供奖金诱惑她签下了合同。)