tempting

/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ (US) · /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ (UK)

tempting — adjective

  • temptingpositive
  • more temptingcomparative
  • most temptingsuperlative

1. 形容事物非常有吸引力，讓人很想去做、去擁有或去嘗試，即使知道可能不是最好的選擇。

1.形容詞B1
釋義

形容事物非常有吸引力，讓人很想去做、去擁有或去嘗試，即使知道可能不是最好的選擇。

例句

The chocolate cake looked so tempting that Kim sneaked a bite before dinner.

pattern: look + tempting; collocation: tempting cake

A week at the beach sounds tempting, but I really should finish this report first.

pattern: sound + tempting for something desirable that conflicts with responsibility

同義詞
  • appealing

    More neutral; focuses on being pleasant without the same sense of struggle against desire.

  • enticing

    Slightly more formal; suggests a deliberate, crafted attraction.

  • inviting

    Suggests warmth and comfort; often used for places, food, or rest.

反義詞
  • unappealing

    Not attractive or desirable at all.

  • off-putting

    Causing dislike or lack of interest; stronger negative feeling.

用法筆記

Often describes an opportunity, offer, or food that creates a strong desire but may involve a trade-off or risk if accepted.

常見錯誤

❌This cake is very tempting me.
✅This cake is very tempting.
💡'tempting' is an adjective, not a verb. Use the verb 'tempts' if you need an action: 'This cake tempts me.'