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tempt

tempt8 senses · 15 ms
Level B2CET-4CET-6考研TOEFL
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verb/tɛm(p)t/
  1. 1

    To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.transitive

    • She tempted me to eat the apple.
  2. 2

    To attract; to allure.transitive

    • Its glossy skin tempted me.
  3. 3

    To provoke something; to court.transitive

    • It would be tempting fate.

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