lure
noun uk/lʊər/ us/lʊr/
C2 [ C usually singular ]诱惑力，诱惑
the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive
the lure of fame/power/money 名誉／权力／金钱的诱惑
[ C ]鱼饵，诱饵
an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish
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- He could not resist the lure of great riches.
- I don't understand the lure of fame.
- She succumbed to the lure of a life of luxury.
- He resisted the lure of Hollywood.
- We were attracted by the lure of quick money.
lure
verb [ T ] uk/lʊər/ us/lʊr/
C2 引诱，诱惑，诱导
to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting
She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary. 她受高薪诱惑接受了那份工作。
He had lured his victim to a deserted house. 他将受害者引诱到一座废弃的房子。
Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts. 连锁超市试图用打折来吸引顾客。
Synonyms: attractenticetempt