flattery

英 ['flæt(ə)rɪ] 美 ['flætəri]
  • n. 奉承;谄媚;恭维话
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flattery (n.)
early 14c., "dishonest praise, coaxing speech," from Old French flaterie "flattery, cajolery" (Modern French flatterie), from flater "to flatter" (see flatter).
1. John found himself surrounded by insincere flattery.
约翰发现自己为虚情假意的奉承阿谀所包围。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He is ambitious and susceptible to flattery.
他雄心勃勃,而且很喜欢听别人的恭维话。

来自柯林斯例句

3. You're too intelligent to fall for his flattery.
你很聪明,不会受他的阿谀奉承所惑。

来自《权威词典》

4. He's highly susceptible to flattery.
他爱听恭维话。

来自《权威词典》

5. He was laying on the flattery with a trowel.
他在一个劲儿地拍马屁.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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