吊胃口 (diào wèikǒu) tempt (someone with something); stimulate someone's desire
Usage:
“吊胃口”是指用好吃的东西引起别人的食欲,也比喻让人产生某种欲望或兴趣。常说“吊某人的胃口”。
“吊胃口”indicates tempting somebody with delicious food or stimulating someone's desire. It is often said as “吊某人的胃口”.
Sentences:
1、Bié diào wǒ wèikǒu le, kuài gàosù wǒ, nĭ miànshì tōngguò le ma?
别吊我胃口了,快告诉我,你面试通过了吗?
别吊我胃口了,快告诉我,你面试通过了吗?
Do not tempt me. Tell me if you pass the interview.
2、Zhè gè zhèngkè guànyòng de shǒuduàn jiùshì yòng jiǎ xiāoxī lái diào méitĭ de wèi kǒu.
这个政客惯用的手段就是用假消息来吊媒体的胃口。
这个政客惯用的手段就是用假消息来吊媒体的胃口。
This politician is used to stimulating the media with false news.