temptation/tɛmpˋteʃən; tempˈteIʃ$n/n 1 [C,U] a strong feeling that you want to have or do something, although you know you should not 引诱﹐诱惑: I had to resist the temptation to slap him. 我好不容易才忍住没打他耳光。I finally gave in to temptation and had a cigarette. 我终于经不住诱惑﹐吸了一支烟。2 [C] something that you want to have or do, even though you know you should not 诱惑的事物: Having chocolate in the house is a great temptation! 屋子里有巧克力是极大的诱惑!