lure的意思

基本释义

• n 诱惑；饵；诱惑物

  something that attracts people, or the quality of being able to do this

• v 诱惑；引诱

  to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or dangerous, by making it seem attractive or exciting

例句

1. The excitement of hunting big game in Africa has been a lure to Europeans for 200 years.

   在非洲捕捉大型猎物所带来的刺激，200年来一直吸引着欧洲人。

2. The lure of gold caused them to explore that region.

   黄金的诱惑使他们去勘探那个地区。

3. The beaches are a lure for walking, especially in the early evening.

   海滩吸引人们去散步,特别是在傍晚时分。

4. He left home because of the lures of life in the city.

   由于都市生活的诱惑，他离开了家。

5. Cheese is really a good lure for mice.

   奶酪是引诱老鼠的好诱饵。

短语

• lure sb by sth

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英英释义

noun 1. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed Synonym: baitdecoy 2. qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward Synonym: enticementcome-on 3. anything that serves as an enticement Synonym: baitcome-onhooksweetener verb 1. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion e.g. He lured me into temptation Synonym: enticetempt

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