Definition of tempt

temptverb

cám dỗ

/tempt//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.

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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

Example:
  • 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.

Extra examples:
  • Did you ever feel tempted to cheat?

    Bạn có bao giờ cảm thấy bị cám dỗ để lừa dối?

  • I was almost tempted to strip off and plunge straight into the pool.

    Tôi gần như muốn cởi bỏ quần áo và lao thẳng xuống hồ bơi.

  • She was sorely tempted to tell him what she really thought.

    Cô thực sự muốn nói cho anh biết suy nghĩ thực sự của mình.

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

Example:
  • 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.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

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.