Definition
诱敌 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to lure the enemy' — typically used in military or strategic contexts to draw enemy forces into a trap or unfavorable position. The two syllables can split to insert a duration, frequency, or complement: e.g., 诱了一回敌 ('lured the enemy once'), 诱出敌 ('lure the enemy out'). Unlike the English gloss 'into an ambush', you can use it for any baiting tactic, not just a literal ambush.
v.o.
to lure the enemy (into a trap or disadvantageous position)
Examples
- 诱敌，。Tāmen yòng jiǎ qíngbào yòu dí, ràng díjūn bàolù le wèizhì.They lured the enemy with false intelligence, exposing the enemy's position.
- ，。Zhǐhuīguān qīnzì yòu le yí cì dí, chénggōng jiāng duìfāng yǐnrù bāowéiquān.The commander personally lured the enemy once, successfully leading them into the encirclement.
- ，诱敌。Zhèngmiàn gōngjī tài màoxiǎn, bùrú xiān yòu dí zài chūjī.A frontal attack is too risky; better to lure the enemy first and then strike.
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