flatter

US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
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1.

奉承, 讨好

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.
他试图奉承老板以获得晋升。
She was flattered by his compliments.
她被他的赞美奉承了。
2.

衬托, 使显得更美

to make someone look more attractive than usual

:
That dress really flatters your figure.
那件连衣裙真的很你的身材。
The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
这个房间的灯光不任何人。