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tantalize

tantalize
[英] [ˈtæntəˌlaɪz] [美] [ˈtæntəˌlaɪz] 生词本

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in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 tantalise
1. VERB 使(某人)想要却得不到(某物);逗引;挑逗;撩拨 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. 

  • The boy would come into the room and tantalize the dog with his feed.

    那个男孩会到房间里拿狗食逗弄狗。

  • ...the dreams of democracy that have so tantalized them.

    他们可望而不可即的民主梦想

tantalizing

  • A tantalising aroma of roast beef fills the air.

    空气中充满诱人的烤牛肉香味。

tantalizingly

  • She went away disappointed after getting tantalisingly close to breaking the record...

    眼看就要破纪录却功亏一篑，她只能失望地离开。

  • A political settlement remains tantalisingly out of reach.

    政治解决方案依然可望而不可即。

Verb

1. harass with persistent criticism or carping;

  • "The children teased the new teacher"
  • "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"
  • "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"