Tempting Meaning in English
word · lemma: tempt
释义
Something is 'tempting' if it is very attractive or appealing and makes you want to have it, do it, or try it, even if you maybe shouldn't.
用法与细微差别
Commonly used for food, offers, opportunities, or things that are not necessarily good for you. Slightly formal or neutral. Often appears with phrases like 'sounds tempting', 'very tempting', or 'too tempting to resist'. Not used for people (use 'attractive' instead for people).
例句
The chocolate cake looks tempting.
basic
That offer is really tempting.
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It is tempting to stay up late and watch TV.
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That dessert is just too tempting to resist.
natural
It's tempting to skip work and go to the beach on a sunny day.
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That job offer with higher pay sounds pretty tempting right now.
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