낚싯바늘이나 덫에 달아 물고기나 동물을 유인하는 데 쓰는 먹이.
Food or other substance placed on a hook or in a trap to entice fish or other animals as prey.
예문:
"The fisherman dug up worms to use as bait for the trout."
"She carefully placed the cheese inside the mousetrap as bait."
"If the fish aren't biting, you might need to switch to a different kind of bait."
누군가를 함정이나 계획으로 유혹하거나 꾀어내기 위해 사용되는 것.
Something used as an allurement or temptation intended to entice someone into a trap, scheme, or action.
예문:
"The promise of a huge bonus was the bait that convinced him to take the difficult job."
"They used a fake advertisement offering a free vacation as bait for the scam."
도발적인 말이나 행동으로 (누군가를) 의도적으로 괴롭히거나 놀리다.
To deliberately annoy, harass, or taunt (someone) with provocative remarks or actions.
예문:
"The opposing team's fans began to bait the visiting goalkeeper after he missed an easy save."
"She tried to bait her brother into an argument by criticizing his favorite hobby."
"Don't let them bait you; just ignore their rude comments."