好词典
tempt
UK //tempt//US //tempt//
词源
源自拉丁语 'temptare'，意为“试探、尝试”，后经古法语 'tempter' 进入英语。
verb
❶ 引诱或诱惑某人做某事，通常指用有吸引力的事物让人想做可能不该做的事。
“The smell of fresh bread tempted him to break his diet.”
（新鲜面包的香味诱惑他打破了节食计划。）
“She was tempted to buy the expensive dress even though she couldn't afford it.”
（尽管买不起，她还是被那件昂贵的裙子诱惑了。）
❶ 引起某人的兴趣或欲望，使其想要尝试或拥有某物。
“The dessert menu tempted everyone at the table.”
（甜点菜单吸引了餐桌上的每个人。）
“The new smartphone's features are tempting many customers.”
（这款新智能手机的功能吸引了许多顾客。）
同义词:entice, lure, attract, seduce, allure
常见短语
tempt fate — 做冒险或鲁莽的事，可能招致不好的结果。
“Driving without a seatbelt is tempting fate.”
（不系安全带开车是在冒险。）
tempt someone into doing something — 引诱某人做某事，通常是不该做的事。
“He was tempted into cheating by the promise of easy money.”
（轻松赚钱的承诺诱惑他作弊。）