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Tempted Meaning in English

word · lemma: tempt

/ˈtɛmptɪd/
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/tˈɛmptɪd/
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释义

Feeling a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. It means you want to do it, even if you know you shouldn’t.

用法与细微差别

'Tempted' is often used with 'to' + verb ('tempted to eat', 'tempted to leave'). It's usually about wanting something you know isn't the best choice. Common in both formal and informal speech. Different from 'teased' or 'attracted'.

例句

I was tempted to eat another cookie.

basic

She felt tempted to skip class.

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He is always tempted by fast food.

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I was so tempted to just quit my job yesterday.

natural

Don’t be tempted to believe everything you hear online.

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It’s hard not to feel tempted when there’s cake in the kitchen.

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