饵
cake; bait; lure
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
cake; pastry
literaryA relatively formal and classical term for baked or steamed pastries.
Ancient scholars often used fruit pastries to entertain guests.
This old shop sells traditional osmanthus pastries.
noun
fishing bait; lure
neutralThe most common modern usage of this character, referring to bait for angling.
He hung fresh fishing bait on the fishhook.
Fishing enthusiasts will make special homemade fishing baits.
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This strawberry-flavored fishing bait is very popular with crucian carp.
verb
to lure; to entice with a bribe
literaryA classical literary usage, often used in formal or written contexts to describe luring someone with benefits.
The enemy tried to lure our agents with high positions and generous salaries.
Unscrupulous businesses often use huge profits to lure franchisees.
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He refused to be lured by small profits and always stuck to his principles.