temptation/temp'teɪ∫ən/

n. the desire to have sth that you should not have

n. [C; U] 引诱；诱惑：[temptation to do sth] You have to resist the temptation to smoke. 你得抵制吸烟的诱惑。

◇There is always a temptation to eat too much at Christmas. 圣诞时总想大吃大喝。

构词tempt（试） + -ation

同根 attempt

音组-tation/-'teɪ∫ən/

dictation; invitation; temptation

用法用作不可数名词时泛指“诱惑”，a temptation指“一种诱惑”。