temptation
Translation
temptation, lure, enticement
Examples
He resisted the temptation to eat the cake.
He resisted the temptation to eat the cake.
Chocolate is a big temptation for me.
Chocolate is a big temptation for me.
Grammar Patterns
((temptation)) to do sth. the desire to do sth. wrong or unwise I felt the temptation to leave early.
to resist/give in to ((temptation)) to fight or yield to the desire She gave in to the temptation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lure, enticement, allure
Etymology
From Latin 'temptare' (to test, to try). The '-ation' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to tempt'. Temptation is the noun form of this action or feeling.