flattering

英 ['flætərɪŋ]美
  • adj. 奉承的；谄媚的
低频词

英文词源

flattering (adj.)
late 14c., "pleasing to the imagination; dishonestly pleasing; having a false appearance of favorableness," present participle adjective from flatter. Meaning "gratifying to self-esteem" is from 1757. Related: Flatteringly.

双语例句

1. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics.
有些款式特别衬人，很快就成了经典。
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2. It's a very flattering offer, and I'mhonoured by your confidence in me.
这个提议让我受宠若惊，能得到您的信任我感到很荣幸。
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3. There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him.
讣告里全是对他的客套溢美之词。
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4. Colin chuckled at the flattering response.
这一奉承的回应让科林暗自发笑。
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5. The press was flattering.
新闻界正在大肆吹捧。
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