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temptation
temp·ta·tion / tZmp5teFEn ; temp5teIFEn /noun C,U
1. a strong desire to have or do something even though you know you should not引诱,诱惑:
temptation to do sth
There might be a temptation to cheat if students sit too close together.如果学生们坐得太近可能会产生作弊的念头。
Resist the temptation to buy the item until you're certain you need it.要抵挡住购买的诱惑,除非你确有需要。
I finally gave in to the temptation and had a cigarette.我最终还是屈从诱惑,抽了一支烟。
2. something that makes you want to have or do something, even though you know you should not诱惑人的东西:
Selling alcohol at truck stops is an unnecessary temptation for drivers.在卡车中途停留站卖酒对驾驶员是一种不必要的诱惑。

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