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siren song

/ˈsaɪərən sɒŋ/

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/ˈsaɪərən sɒŋ/C1formalart
  • ruМетафорическое выражение, обозначающее нечто очень привлекательное и заманчивое, но в конечном счёте опасное или разрушительное, происходящее из греческой мифологии, где сирены заманивали моряков к гибели чарующей музыкой.

A metaphorical phrase referring to something that is very attractive and tempting but ultimately dangerous or destructive, derived from Greek mythology where sirens lured sailors to their deaths with enchanting music.

  1. Tempting but dangerous attractionC1formal

    An alluring but potentially harmful or deceptive appeal or temptation.

    ruМанящая, но опасная привлекательность

    • The promise of easy money was a siren song that led him into debt.
    • She resisted the siren song of fame and fortune.
    • The advertisement was a siren song for impulsive buyers.
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