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单词 temptation
释义

temptation

UK /tempˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singulartemptation
pluraltemptations

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a strong feeling of wanting to have or to do something, especially something that is bad for you
    temptation to do something:

    The temptation to gamble is great, so he stays at home.

    give in​/​yield​/​succumb to (the) temptation (=get or do the thing that you want):

    She nearly gave in to the temptation to open the letter.

    resist the temptation to do something:

    I will resist the temptation to go into detail here.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feelings of want and desire
    1. 1a
      something that tempts you

      The streets of London have many temptations for young people.

      Synonyms and related words

      The quality of being attractive

temptation

US /tempˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singulartemptation
pluraltemptations

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a strong feeling of wanting to have or to do something, especially something that is bad for you
    temptation to do something:

    The temptation to gamble is great, so he stays home.

    give in​/​yield​/​succumb to (the) temptation (=get or do the thing that you want):

    She nearly gave in to the temptation to open the letter.

    resist the temptation to do something:

    I will resist the temptation to go into detail here.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feelings of want and desire
    1. 1a
      something that tempts you

      Wearing a lot of jewelry is a powerful temptation to thieves or muggers.

      The streets of New York have many temptations for young people.

      Synonyms and related words

      The quality of being attractive
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