flatter

US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
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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

:
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
他試圖奉承老闆以獲得晉升。
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

:
That dress really flatters your figure.
那件連衣裙真的很你的身材。
The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
這個房間的燈光不任何人。