tantalize
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If someone or something tantalizes you, they make you feel hopeful and excited about getting what you want, usually before disappointing you by not letting you have what they appeared to offer. (以可望而不可及之物) 逗引
...the dreams of democracy that have so tantalized them. …让他们可望而不可及的民主梦想。
2. tantalizingADJ 逗引性的
A tantalizing aroma of roast beef fills the air. 烤牛肉诱人的香味弥漫在空气中。
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tantalize /ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/ (tantalizing,tantalized,tantalizes)
BRIT also tantalise
剑桥词典
- to make someone feel excited or attracted by an offer or a suggestion of something that is, in fact , unlikely to happen
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