Word · Frequency #38972
enticement
/inˈtaismənt/
noun
引诱；诱惑
the act of influencing someone by arousing hope or desire
- 1.
The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.
引诱、诱惑的行为或做法。
- 2.
That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object.
诱惑物；引诱手段
诱饵；引诱物；引诱、诱惑的行为或做法。；诱惑物；引诱手段；诱骗；诱饵；[法] 诱饵
In use
The enticement of customers with low prices is common in this industry.
Parents often criticize the enticement of children by fast-food commercials.
He achieved his success through enticement, not by force.
enticement to do something
后接不定式，表示做某事的诱惑。
The promise of a bonus was an enticement to work harder.
奖金的承诺是更努力工作的诱因。
enticement of something
后接名词或名词短语，表示某事物的诱惑力。
The enticement of quick profits led many to invest.
快速获利的诱惑导致许多人投资。
as an enticement
作状语，表示作为诱惑的手段。
Connections
Confusing words
- temptation
- 诱惑 · enticement侧重引诱的行为或事物，temptation侧重内心的欲望
- lure
- 诱饵 · enticement泛指诱惑，lure特指为捕捉或欺骗而设的诱饵
Word family
- enticements
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
often followed by of or to
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