lure
gb/lˈʊɹ/ us/lˈʊɹ/
B2
Inglés
~ 9200
odacsal, becsal, csali, csábítás, vonzás, műcsali, pörgettyű
VERBO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
to lure [someone] [somewhere/into doing something]
The gang tried to lure teenagers into selling drugs by promising them easy money.
A banda könnyű pénzt ígérve próbálta belecsalni a tinédzsereket a drogárusításba.
Online predators may lure children into secret meetings through chat apps.
Az online ragadozók csevegőalkalmazásokon keresztül titkos találkozókra csalogathatják a gyerekeket.
The company lured skilled workers away from its rivals with higher salaries.
Cheap flights are being used to lure tourists back to the island.
He was lured into investing all his savings in a fake scheme.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The man tried to lure the child into his car.
A férfi megpróbálta becsalni a gyereket az autójába.
They lured customers into the store with big discounts.
Nagy kedvezményekkel csalták be a vásárlókat a boltba.
She was lured into joining the group by her friends.
The city lures many young people with jobs and fun nightlife.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *lure* as if it could take an infinitive directly, e.g. *lure him to buy it*. The natural patterns are *lure him into buying it* or *lure him into a purchase*. Also, *lure* is usually used with a negative or risky result; for neutral attraction, *attract* or *draw* may sound more natural.
Significado
to tempt or attract someone
Colocaciones
lure someone into
|lure someone away
|lure someone back
|attempt to lure
|lure customers
|lure children online
Sinónimos
entice (slightly more formal; focuses on the attractive offer rather than possible danger.)
|
tempt (often highlights the moral risk or that the action may be wrong.)
Antónimos
repel (emphasizes driving someone or something away instead of attracting them.)
|
discourage (focuses on making someone not want to do something, the opposite of persuading them toward it.)
Temas
emotions
|crime
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to make someone go somewhere or do something by offering something they want, often when it may be bad for them
To persuade someone or something to go somewhere or to do something by offering or seeming to offer something desirable, often when this is unwise or dishonest.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
csali
B2
Patrón de uso:
a lure for [someone/something]
The free gift was just a lure to get people to sign long contracts.
Az ingyenes ajándék csak csali volt, hogy az emberekkel hosszú szerződéseket írassanak alá.
He used sweets as a lure for the children, which made the parents very worried.
A gyerekek odacsalogatásához édességet használt csalinak, ami nagyon aggasztotta a szülőket.
Police said the promise of high pay was a lure for migrant workers who were later exploited.
The farmer put out pieces of meat as a lure to catch the fox.
Scammers often use fake prize draws as a lure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They used a small animal as a lure to catch the lion.
Egy kis állatot használtak csalinak, hogy elkapják az oroszlánt.
The low price was a lure to bring people into the shop.
Az alacsony ár csak csali volt, hogy becsalogassák az embereket a boltba.
The email prize was only a lure for personal information.
Candy is sometimes used as a lure for young children.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *lure* (countable thing that attracts) with *allure* (uncountable, attractive quality). You can say *the lure of free gifts* but not *the allure of free gifts* in everyday, neutral style.
Significado
thing used to attract or tempt
Colocaciones
use as a lure
|offer a lure
|set out a lure
|a lure for children
|a lure for investors
|a lure for predators
Sinónimos
bait (stresses the trick or trap, especially for animals or in clearly dishonest situations.)
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enticement (more formal; focuses on the attractive offer rather than the trap itself.)
Antónimos
deterrent (something that makes people or animals stay away instead of drawing them in.)
Temas
crime
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definición
a thing or offer that is used to attract someone or an animal, often into danger or a trick
Something that is used to attract a person or animal, especially into a trap, a dangerous situation, or a situation where they will be taken advantage of.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
the lure of [something]
Many young people cannot resist the lure of the big city.
Sok fiatal nem tud ellenállni a nagyváros csábításának.
For some, the lure of fast money is stronger than the fear of getting caught.
Néhányak számára a gyors pénz csábítása erősebb, mint a lebukástól való félelem.
She left a safe job, drawn by the lure of starting her own business.
The lure of fame and social media attention can be dangerously strong.
The film explores the lure of power and how it can corrupt people.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He felt the lure of easy money.
Érezte a könnyű pénz csábítását.
The lure of the city was too strong for her.
A város csábítása túl erős volt számára.
Not everyone can resist the lure of fame.
The lure of power can change a good person.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *lure* here as a verb by mistake, saying *the city lures* when they mean the general attractive quality. In that case, use the noun phrase *the lure of the city* or the verb *attracts*: *The city attracts young people.*
Significado
strong, often risky attraction
Colocaciones
the lure of fame
|the lure of money
|the lure of the city
|the lure of power
|resist the lure of
|feel the lure of
Sinónimos
appeal (more general and neutral; does not always suggest risk or danger.)
|
attraction (broad term; *lure* suggests a stronger, more tempting pull.)
Antónimos
repulsion (a strong feeling of wanting to stay away, the opposite of being drawn in.)
|
disgust (strong dislike that pushes someone away rather than pulls them toward something.)
Temas
emotions
|lifestyle
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
the strong power of something that makes people want it, often when it may not be good for them
The powerful, often slightly dangerous or unhealthy, attraction of something that makes people strongly want it.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
műcsali
C1
Patrón de uso:
a fishing lure
He tied a bright red lure to his line and cast it into the lake.
Egy élénkpiros műcsalit kötött a zsinórjára, és a tóba dobta.
Different lures are used to target different types of fish.
Különböző halfajok fogásához különböző műcsalikat használnak.
The fish struck the lure just as he started to reel it in.
This shop sells hand‑made wooden lures for serious anglers.
Soft plastic lures are popular for catching bass.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He put a new lure on his fishing line.
Új műcsalit tett a horgászzsinórjára.
This lure looks like a small fish.
Ez a műcsali egy kis halra hasonlít.
Some people use live worms, but he likes to use lures.
A shiny lure can attract many fish.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think *lure* in fishing must always mean something dishonest. In this technical sense, it is simply the normal word for artificial bait and does not suggest trickery beyond normal fishing.
Significado
artificial fishing bait
Colocaciones
artificial lure
|fishing lure
|bait and lure
|cast the lure
|retrieve the lure
|spin lure
Sinónimos
artificial bait (describes the same thing but is a descriptive phrase rather than the standard technical term *lure*.)
Antónimos
natural bait (refers to real food like worms or small fish rather than artificial objects.)
Temas
sports
|nature
Definición
a man‑made object put on a fishing line to make fish come and bite
An artificial bait, often made of plastic, metal, or feathers, that is attached to a fishing line to attract fish.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
5
pörgettyű
C2
The falconer swung the lure in wide circles to bring the hawk back.
A solymász széles körökben forgatta a pörgettyűt, hogy visszahívja a héját.
Young birds are trained to fly to the lure before being allowed to hunt real prey.
A fiatal madarakat arra tanítják, hogy a pörgettyűre repüljenek, mielőtt megengednék nekik, hogy valódi zsákmányra vadásszanak.
He crafted his own leather lure for use in falconry displays.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The hawk flew back to the lure.
A héja visszarepült a pörgettyűhöz.
The man used a lure to train the bird.
A férfi pörgettyűt használt a madár betanításához.
In falconry, the bird learns to follow the lure.
Significado
falconry object to recall birds
Colocaciones
swing the lure
|work the lure
|recall to the lure
|training lure
Sinónimos
decoy (a more general word for something that is used to attract an animal or bird, not specific to falconry.)
Antónimos
perch (a place for a bird to rest rather than something used to attract or recall it.)
Temas
animals
|sports
Definición
a special object used in falconry, shaped like prey, to call a bird back
In falconry, a padded object, often shaped like a bird or piece of prey and swung on a line, used to train or recall a hunting bird.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
lure
AFI
GB/lˈʊɹ/
US/lˈʊɹ/
Sílabas y acento
lure (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lure)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: lure
- Plural: lures
Verb
- Base: lure
- 3rd Person Singular: lures
- Present Participle: luring
- Past: lured
Familia de palabras
Forms
lures
noun
luring
verb
lured
verb
Related words
allure
noun
alluring
adjective
alluringly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unalluring
adjective
Expresiones
lure someone away
1/lˈʊɹ sˈʌmwˌʌn əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
attract someone away from another
to make someone leave their job, team, or partner by giving them something better
Ejemplos
- A rival club tried to lure him away with a higher salary.
- The new startup has lured several engineers away from big tech companies.
- Online platforms are luring users away from traditional TV.
lure someone back
1/lˈʊɹ sˈʌmwˌʌn bˈæk/
phrasal verb
tempt someone to return
to make someone come back to a place, job, or activity by offering them something they want
Ejemplos
- The company is offering bonuses to lure staff back to the office.
- Special discounts are being used to lure customers back after the crisis.
- She hoped a higher title would lure him back to the team.
lure someone into
1/lˈʊɹ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
trick or tempt someone into something
to make someone go into a place or situation, or start doing something, by offering them something they want
Ejemplos
- Criminals sometimes lure people into unsafe areas with promises of cheap phones.
- She was lured into a risky business deal by the chance of quick profit.
- The ad tried to lure customers into signing up for an expensive subscription.
the lure of [something]
1/ðə lˈʊɹ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
the powerful attraction of something
the strong power of something that makes people want it very much
Ejemplos
- Many students leave small towns because of the lure of big‑city life.
- The documentary looks at the lure of easy money in online gambling.
- He found it hard to resist the lure of a famous university name.