資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Entice \En*tice"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enticed}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Enticing}.] [OE. entisen, enticen, OF. enticier,
   entichier; pref. en- (L. in) + a word of uncertain origin,
   cf. OF. atisier to stir a fire, provoke, L. titio firebrand,
   or MHG. zicken to push.]
   To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to
   attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad
   sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the
   sirens enticed them to listen.

         Roses blushing as they blow, And enticing men to pull.
                                                  --Beau. & Fl.

         My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
                                                  --Prov. i. 10.

         Go, and thine erring brother gain, Entice him home to
         be forgiven.                             --Keble.

   Syn: To allure; lure; coax; decoy; seduce; tempt; inveigle;
        incite; persuade; prevail on. See {Allure}.