To harass or provoke, as an animal, by the setting on of dogs, etc., for sport; to torment; annoy persistently. 纵狗去逗(动物)；折磨；烦扰。 She let the dog bait the cat. 她纵犬逗猫。 To prepare, as a hook, trap, or snare, by covering with food. 置饵于(钩或陷井上)。 We baited the trap with cheese to catch the mouse. 我们将乳酪放入捕鼠器以诱捕老鼠。 To persecute or exasperate with unjust malicious, or persistent attacks. 以恶言迫害或激怒。 To give food and drink to (an animal) esp. on the road. (在路上)喂食(动物)。 bait with a sprat to catch a mackerel 以小饵钓大鱼；以小图大。 Any substance used to entice or allure fish or other animals with a view to catching them. 饵；引诱物。 fish or cut bait (a)快作决定以免担误(别人)；干脆一点。(b)要就要努力以赴，否则作罢。 rise to the bait (a)(鱼)靠近水面食饵。(b)受引诱物影响(指被吸引或被惹怒了)。 |