| 词组 | temptation |
| 释义 | temptation /tempˈteɪʃən/ noun a strong desire to have or do something even though you know you should notadjectivesa great/strong temptation There is a strong temptation to ignore these problems.an overwhelming temptation (=extremely strong) He felt an overwhelming temptation to kiss her.a constant temptation Working at night, he has to fight the constant temptation to sleep.a natural temptation When a player is performing badly, there is a natural temptation to look for excuses.an irresistible temptation (=which you cannot control) If the money is there, he feels an irresistible temptation to spend it.verbsresist the temptation to do sth Resist the temptation to eat unhealthy snacks when you’re hungry.give in to temptation also succumb to/yield to temptation formal (=do what you feel you want to do, even though you know you should not do it) Be strong – don’t give in to temptation.avoid the temptation to do sth Avoid the temptation to cheat.phrasesthere is (always) a temptation to do sth There is always the temptation to start drinking again.out of temptation’s way (=in a place where you will not be tempted to have or do something) I put the chocolates in the cupboard, out of temptation’s way. |
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