to tempt
01
fresta, locka
to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them
Ditransitive: to tempt sb to do sth
Exempel
He tried to tempt his friend into joining the adventure by painting an exciting and exaggerated picture of the journey.
Han försökte fresta sin vän att gå med på äventyret genom att måla en spännande och överdriven bild av resan.
The aroma of freshly baked cookies tempted her to break her diet and indulge in a sweet treat.
Doften av nybakade kakor frestade henne att bryta sin diet och unna sig en söt behandling.
02
fresta, locka
to feel the desire to do something
Transitive: to tempt sb
Exempel
The urge to splurge on designer shoes tempted her every time she passed by the boutique window.
Begäret att slösa på designerskor frestade henne varje gång hon gick förbi butiksfönstret.
The prospect of spending a quiet evening at home with a good book tempted her after a long week.
Utsikten att tillbringa en lugn kväll hemma med en bra bok frestade henne efter en lång vecka.
03
fresta, locka
to lure or seduce someone into committing an immoral or unethical action by offering them something desirable
Transitive: to tempt sb
Exempel
The con artist tempted unsuspecting victims with promises of quick and easy money.
Bedragaren frestade intet ont anande offer med löften om snabba och enkla pengar.
The drug dealer tempted vulnerable teenagers with offers of free drugs.
Droglangaren frestade sårbara tonåringar med erbjudanden om gratis droger.
Lexikalt Träd
temptable
tempted
tempter
tempt
