temptation — the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtemptˈeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 유혹, 시험, 꾀임
Korean pronunciation: **템**프**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The chocolate cake in the fridge was a constant temptation during my diet.
- His biggest temptation was checking his phone every five minutes during the exam.
- She couldn't resist the temptation to peek at her birthday presents.
temptation
NOUN//ˈtemptˈeɪʃən//
the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
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At the station, temptation blocks creation!
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Origin
라틴어 'temptare(시험하다, 꾀다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서는 신들이 인간을 시험할 때 이 단어를 사용했죠.
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“The chocolate cake in the fridge was a constant temptation during my diet.”
“His biggest temptation was checking his phone every five minutes during the exam.”
“She couldn't resist the temptation to peek at her birthday presents.”
“Online shopping became his greatest temptation during quarantine.”
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