lead on
US /liːd ɑːn/
UK /liːd ɒn/
구동사
헛된 희망을 주다, 속이다
to encourage someone to believe or expect something that is false or will not happen
예시:
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He didn't want to lead her on, so he told her he wasn't interested.
그는 그녀에게 헛된 희망을 주고 싶지 않아서 관심이 없다고 말했다.
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She felt like he was leading her on with his promises.
그녀는 그가 약속으로 자신을 속이고 있다고 느꼈다.
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