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irresistible

/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

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1 · adjective

too attractive or powerful to refuse

无法抗拒的

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The smell of fresh bread was irresistible after the long walk.
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走了很久后，新鲜面包的香味让人难以抗拒。
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