“引诱物”常见的英文表达是 “lure” (作名词时),也可用 “bait” (侧重指用于诱捕动物或人的诱饵,也可引申表示类似“引诱物”的概念) 、“inducement” (更正式,强调诱导、促使某人做某事的因素或事物) 。
lure:
例句:The promise of a high salary was a strong lure for many job seekers.(高薪的承诺对许多求职者来说是一个强烈的引诱物 。)
bait:
例句:The criminals used a large sum of money as bait to lure the innocent man into their trap.(罪犯们用一大笔钱作为引诱物,诱使那个无辜的人落入他们的陷阱 。)
inducement:
例句:The special discount is an inducement for customers to buy more products.(特别折扣是吸引顾客购买更多产品的引诱物 。)