flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt.ər/
動詞
1.
お世辞を言う, 褒める
to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
例:
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
彼は昇進のために上司をお世辞で喜ばせようとした。
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She was flattered by his compliments.
彼女は彼の褒め言葉にお世辞を言われた。
2.
引き立てる, よく見せる
to make someone look more attractive than usual
例:
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That dress really flatters your figure.
そのドレスはあなたの体型を本当に引き立てる。
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
この部屋の照明は誰をも引き立てない。
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