bait
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/beɪt/
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/beɪt/
Food used to catch animals or fish.
He put bait on the hook to catch fish.
他把诱饵放在鱼钩上来捕鱼。
Something used to attract or trick someone.
The offer was bait to get him to agree.
这个提议是诱使他同意的诱饵。
To put food out to catch animals.
He baited the trap to catch the mouse.
他给陷阱放了诱饵来抓老鼠。
To tease or provoke someone.
They tried to bait him with rude comments.
他们试图用粗鲁的评论来激怒他。
To attack an animal with dogs.
Bear-baiting is a cruel sport.
斗熊是一项残忍的运动。