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seduce

UK //sɪˈdjuːs//US //sɪˈduːs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'seducere',由 se-(离开)和 ducere(引导)组成,原意为「引向歧途」。

verb

❶ 通过魅力或诱惑手段使人做出违背本意的事,常用于性吸引或利益引诱的语境。

“The spy used her beauty to seduce the officer into revealing secrets.”

(女间谍利用美貌引诱军官泄露机密。)

“Advertisements often try to seduce consumers with unrealistic promises.”

(广告常以不切实际的承诺诱惑消费者。)

同义词:entice, lure, tempt

常见短语

seduce someone into doing something — 通过诱惑手段使某人做某事,通常指利用魅力或利益达成目的。

“The recruiter seduced him into joining the company with a huge salary offer.”

(招聘人员用高薪诱惑他加入公司。)