Seduce



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 勾引, 诱惑
• ［英］ v. 勾引, 诱惑 ( to lead astray by persuasion or false promises)
• ［记］ se ( 分开) +duce ( 引导) -> 引开 -> 勾引
• ［例］ be seduced by curiosity

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (seduced; seducing)

• Etymology: Late Latin seducere, from Latin, to lead away, from se- apart + ducere to lead — more at tow
• Date: 15th century
• 1. to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
• 2. to lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises
• 3. to carry out the physical seduction of ; entice to sexual intercourse
• 4. attract
• Synonyms: see lure
• ? seducer noun

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