어떤 보상이나 즐거움을 제공하여 누군가에게 옳지 않거나 현명하지 못한 일을 하도록 유혹하거나 설득하다.
To entice or try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by offering a reward or pleasure.
예문:
"The high salary tempted him to accept the job despite the long hours."
"Don't let the discount tempt you into buying things you don't need."
"The thief tried to tempt the guard with a bribe to leave the gate open."
누군가에게 강하게 어필하거나 마음을 끌며, 욕구나 식욕을 자극하다.
To attract or appeal strongly to someone, or to stimulate a desire or appetite.
예문:
"The smell of fresh bread tempted her to walk into the bakery."
"This beautiful beach resort tempts thousands of tourists every summer."
"A cold drink would really tempt me right now in this heat."
무언가를 하고 싶은 강한 욕구나 충동을 느끼다.
To have a strong desire or impulse to do something, often used in the passive voice.
예문:
"I was tempted to tell him the truth, but I decided to keep it a secret."
"She was tempted to quit her job after the difficult meeting."
"Many people are tempted to skip their workout when it's raining outside."
위험하거나 불쾌한 결과를 초래할 위험을 무릅쓰거나, 신 또는 운명을 시험하다.
To risk provoking a dangerous or unpleasant result, or to test a higher power or fate.
예문:
"Driving at such high speeds in the rain is just tempting fate."
"He knew that asking for another loan would be tempting providence."