flatter
US /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflæt̬.ɚ/
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
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He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
他试图奉承老板以获得晋升。
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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
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That dress really flatters your figure.
那件连衣裙真的很衬你的身材。
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The lighting in this room doesn't flatter anyone.
这个房间的灯光不衬任何人。