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lures

UK //ljʊəz//US //lʊrz//

词源

源自中古英语 'luren',意为'引诱',可能受到古法语 'loirre'(诱饵)的影响。

noun

❶ 指用来吸引或诱惑某人或某物的物品或手段,常用于钓鱼或比喻性的吸引行为。

“He used colorful lures to catch the fish.”

(他用色彩鲜艳的诱饵来钓鱼。)

“The bright lights of the city are lures for many young people.”

(城市的明亮灯光对许多年轻人来说是一种诱惑。)

同义词:bait, enticement, attraction

verb

❶ 指通过某种方式吸引或诱惑某人或某物,通常带有欺骗或诱导的意味。

“The salesman lured customers with promises of huge discounts.”

(销售员用大幅折扣的承诺来吸引顾客。)

“The scent of food lured the stray dog into the yard.”

(食物的香味把流浪狗引诱进了院子。)

同义词:entice, attract, tempt

常见短语

lure away — 指通过诱惑或吸引使某人离开原来的位置或状态,常用于商业或竞争场景。

“The rival company tried to lure away our best employees.”

(竞争对手公司试图挖走我们最好的员工。)