v. give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
v. try to seduce
v. try presumptuously
词态变化
过去分词:tempted
过去式:tempted
第三人称单数:tempts
现在分词:tempting
常见例句
1
the voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away
2
of the most contemptible kind s
3
A phrase used adjectively sometimes of meretricious attempts to catch or win popular favor.
4
An exclamation, expressive of surprise, pity, complaint, entreaty, contempt, threatening, delight, triumph, etc., according to the manner of utterance.
5
(Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology
