tempt

词根词缀:

词根
tempt
1 = to try 尝试

attempt v./n. 尝试,企图

at 加强 + tempt 尝试 → 尝试,企图

tempt v. 诱惑;尝试

temptation n. 诱惑

tempt 尝试 + ation 行为,过程,状态,结果 → 想尝试一下 → 诱惑

temptatious adj. 诱惑性的

tempt 尝试 + atious 有…性质的 → 诱惑性的

tempting adj. 吸引人的;动人的

tempt 尝试 + ing 令人…的 → 吸引人的;动人的

2 = to scorn 蔑视

contempt n. 轻视

con 加强 + tempt 蔑视 → 轻视

contemptible adj. 可轻视的;下贱的

contempt 轻视 + ible 可…的 → 可轻视的;下贱的

contemptuous adj. 瞧不起人的

contempt 轻视 + uous …的 → 瞧不起人的

数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全

相关例句:

It would tempt israel's neighbors to escalate their demands.

它将诱使以色列的邻国不断把他们的要求升级。

How many did you tempt into doing such disgusting things?

这种恶心的事,你一共做了多少次?

We dare not tempt them with weakness.

我们不敢以示弱去诱惑他们。

The fact that she had become wealthy did not tempt her to alter her frugal way of life.

她有钱了,可这丝毫没能让她改变节俭的生活习惯。

Do you really want to tempt fate by making this promise at a time when promises are easily broken?

你真的想要在这种任何许诺都很容易被打破的阶段许下影响你命运的誓言么?

I don't want to tempt fate but none the less you are in good shape.

我并不想蔑视命运但你依然状态良好。