flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
1.
奉承, 討好
to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
他試圖奉承老闆以獲得晉升。
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She was flattered by his compliments.
她被他的讚美奉承了。
2.
襯托, 使顯得更美
to make someone look more attractive than usual
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That dress really flatters your figure.
那件連衣裙真的很襯你的身材。
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
這個房間的燈光不襯任何人。