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【奉承、恭维,通常是为了取悦、安慰或获得好感】

"Flatter" 是一个动词,意思是奉承、恭维,通常是为了取悦、安慰获得好感,而过度或虚伪地称赞某人。它可以是正面的,也可以是带有某种目的性的。


1. 奉承、恭维

"Flatter" 通常用来表示对某人的过度称赞,这种称赞有时是为了让对方高兴,有时则可能带有某种目的

  • She flattered him by saying he was the best speaker she had ever heard.
    (她通过说他是她听过的最棒的演讲者来奉承他。)
  • He always flatters his boss to get ahead in the company.
    (他总是奉承老板,以便在公司中升职。)
  • It's nice when people flatter you, but you should know when it's insincere.
    (别人奉承你时很高兴,但你应该知道什么时候它并不真诚。)

2. 使显得更好

"Flatter" 也可以用来表示使某人显得更好、更加吸引人,例如某些服装、灯光等让人看起来更好。

  • The dress really flatters her figure.
    (这件裙子让她的身材显得更好。)
  • The soft lighting in the room flattered his features.
    (房间里的柔和灯光让他的面部特征显得更好。)

3. 例句总结

  • 奉承、恭维
    • She flattered her friend by saying her painting was better than any professional artist's.
      (她通过说她的画比任何职业画家的都好来奉承她的朋友。)
  • 使显得更好
    • This haircut really flatters your face shape.
      (这款发型让你的脸型看起来更好。)

4. 近义词

  • Compliment(称赞、恭维)
    • She complimented him on his new suit.
      (她称赞他的新西装。)
  • Admire(欣赏、钦佩)
    • She admires his talent in playing the piano.
      (她欣赏他弹钢琴的才华。)
  • Praise(赞扬)
    • The teacher praised the student for his hard work.
      (老师赞扬学生的努力。)
  • Flatter oneself(自我陶醉、沾沾自喜)
    • He flattered himself thinking he could do everything alone.
      (他自以为能够独自完成一切。)

5. 小贴士

  • "Flatter" 带有一定的夸张和虚伪意味,通常用于描述不完全真诚的恭维,有时为了某种个人目的。
  • 如果是诚恳的称赞,可以用 "compliment""praise",而 "flatter" 更侧重于过度、虚伪的恭维
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