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beguile

/bih-gahyl/US // bɪˈgaɪl //UK // (bɪˈɡaɪl) //

乞讨,乞求,乞怜,乞讨者

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    be·guiled, be·guil·ing.

    • : to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
    • : to take away from by cheating or deceiving: to be beguiled of money.
    • : to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the tourist.
    • : to pass pleasantly: beguiling the long afternoon with a good book.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Forms: beguiled, beguiles, beguiling

Examples

  • Elicited by sunlight at dusk or dawn, and juxtaposed with more emphatic hues, shades of pink can beguile and tantalize.

  • Will she beguile him into poor judgment, sidetracking his revenge crusade?

  • Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Saladby Nigella Lawson The star chef combines improbable ingredients that beguile the palate.

  • The flavors beguile the palate, at once salty and sweet, light and rich, savory and refreshing.

  • She played a young woman hired to beguile a man, a natural fit for the natural beauty.

  • At night, I sat a long time on the deck, listening to the sea songs with which the crew beguile the evening watch.

  • All day long I sully sheet after sheet of paper and beguile the tedious hours with the half-faded recollections of my childhood.

  • Seeing her come back to life I gave her more flowers and sang to her, endeavouring to beguile her.

  • He replied, "Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels."

  • Beside the provisions lay the flute, whose notes had lately been called forth by the lonely watcher to beguile a tedious hour.