Lure



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• n. / v. 诱惑力, 引诱
• ［英］ n. / v. 诱惑力, 引诱 ( the power of attracting; inveigle; entice)
• ［记］ 参考allure ( 引诱)
• ［例］ the lure of the big city

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French lure, leure, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German luoder bait; perhaps akin to Old English lathian to invite, Old High German ladōn
• Date: 14th century
• 1. an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk
• 2.
  • a. an inducement to pleasure or gain ; enticement
  • b. appeal, attraction
• 3. a decoy for attracting animals to capture: as
  • a. artificial bait used for catching fish
  • b. an often luminous structure on the head of pediculate fishes that is used to attract prey

II. transitive verb (lured; luring)

• Date: 14th century
• 1. to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lure
• 2. to draw with a hint of pleasure or gain ; attract actively and strongly
• Synonyms:
  • lure, entice, inveigle, decoy, tempt, seduce mean to lead astray from one's true course. lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving <lured naive investors with get-rich-quick schemes>. entice suggests drawing by artful or adroit means<advertising designed to entice new customers>. inveigle implies enticing by cajoling or flattering<fund-raisers inveigling wealthy alumni>. decoy implies a luring into entrapment by artifice<attempting to decoy the enemy into an ambush>. tempt implies the presenting of an attraction so strong that it overcomes the restraints of conscience or better judgment<tempted by the offer of money>. seduce implies a leading astray by persuasion or false promises<seduced by assurances of assistance>.

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