temptation
US /tempˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /tempˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
诱惑, 引诱
the act of tempting or the state of being tempted, especially to evil
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He resisted the temptation to eat the whole cake.
他抵制住了吃掉整个蛋糕的诱惑。
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The offer was a great temptation, but she declined.
这个提议是一个巨大的诱惑，但她拒绝了。
2.
诱惑, 吸引物
a thing that attracts or tempts someone
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The smell of fresh bread was a real temptation.
新鲜面包的香味真是一种诱惑。
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For him, chocolate is an irresistible temptation.
对他来说，巧克力是一种无法抗拒的诱惑。