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temptress

/temp-tris/US // ˈtɛmp trɪs //UK // (ˈtɛmptrɪs) //

诱人的女人,诱惑者,诱惑,诱惑女

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a woman who tempts, entices, or allures.

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Examples

  • Over the long run, repetition can be a false temptress, making us think we've learning something when we really haven't.

  • We saw this at Dries Van Noten last season, but the Givenchy woman next season is a much darker temptress.

  • Kelley has been aggressively fighting the stereotype of the social gadfly and  temptress.

  • While she is pretty, she does not dress the part of the temptress.

  • "Consider Richard rather," the fair temptress made answer eagerly.

  • Then with enjoyment had come remorse, and he had torn himself away from the temptress and fled.

  • It was quite plain that he had been withstanding the temptress, only how long would the resistance have lasted?

  • Captain Walton kept watch upon his brother aide-de-camp within, and would not let him yield to the temptress.

  • He was ready to kill the temptress as he would a beautiful viper.