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enticed

UK //ɪnˈtaɪst//US //ɪnˈtaɪst//

词源

源自中古英语 'enticen',来自古法语 'enticier',意为 '刺激、引诱',可能源自拉丁语 'titio'(火把),象征诱惑如火焰般吸引人。

verb

❶ 通过提供有吸引力的事物或可能性来引诱或诱惑某人做某事,通常指用美好的承诺或利益让人难以抗拒。

“The delicious smell of fresh bread enticed him into the bakery.”

(新鲜面包的香味诱使他走进了面包店。)

“She was enticed by the job offer with a high salary and flexible hours.”

(她被这份高薪且工作时间灵活的工作邀请所吸引。)

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

常见短语

entice into — 引诱某人进入某种状态或做某事,通常指通过提供好处或诱惑让人参与。

“The salesman tried to entice us into buying the expensive car.”

(销售员试图引诱我们购买那辆昂贵的汽车。)