Definition of the word tempt

Pronunciation of vocabulary tempt

temptverb

cám dỗ

/tempt//tempt/

Origin of the word tempt

The word "tempt" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "temptare" means "to try" or "to test", and it is derived from "temptum", which means "a trial" or "a test". The Latin verb "temptare" was used to describe the act of trying or testing someone's endurance, resolve, or resources. The word "tempt" entered the English language in the 13th century, initially retaining its Latin meaning of "to try" or "to test". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the sense of enticing or alluring someone to do something wrong or immoral, often in a subtle or persuasive way. Today, the word "tempt" is often used to describe the act of being enticed or persuaded to engage in a morally questionable or indulgent behavior.

Vocabulary summary tempt

typetransitive verb

meaninginstigate

exampleto tempt someone to evil: incite someone to do evil

meaningtemptation, allure, lure, entice, covet, arouse

exampleto tempt the appetite

Example of vocabulary temptnamespace

meaning

to attract somebody or make somebody want to do or have something, even if they know it is wrong

thu hút ai đó hoặc khiến ai đó muốn làm hoặc có điều gì đó, ngay cả khi họ biết điều đó là sai

  • I was tempted by the dessert menu.

    Tôi bị cám dỗ bởi thực đơn tráng miệng.

  • Don't tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.

    Đừng cám dỗ kẻ trộm bằng cách để những vật có giá trị ở nơi dễ thấy.

  • He was tempted into a life of crime.

    Anh ta bị cám dỗ vào một cuộc sống tội phạm.

  • I was tempted to take the day off.

    Tôi đã bị cám dỗ để nghỉ một ngày.

  • The rich, chocolatey aroma of the freshly baked brownies in the kitchen was tempting enough to make my mouth water.

    Mùi thơm nồng nàn của sô cô la từ những chiếc bánh brownies mới nướng trong bếp đủ hấp dẫn để khiến tôi thèm thuồng.

meaning

to persuade or try to persuade somebody to do something that you want them to do, for example by offering them something

thuyết phục hoặc cố gắng thuyết phục ai đó làm điều gì đó mà bạn muốn họ làm, ví dụ bằng cách cung cấp cho họ một cái gì đó

  • How can we tempt young people into engineering?

    Làm thế nào chúng ta có thể cám dỗ giới trẻ vào ngành kỹ thuật?

  • Nothing would tempt me to live here.

    Không có gì có thể cám dỗ tôi sống ở đây.

Idioms of vocabulary tempt

tempt fate/providence
to do something too confidently in a way that might mean that your good luck will come to an end
  • She felt it would be tempting fate to try the difficult climb a second time.
  • It would be tempting fate to say that we will definitely win the game.

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