early 14c., "dishonest praise, coaxing speech," from Old French flaterie "flattery, cajolery" (Modern French flatterie), from flater "to flatter" (see flatter).
权威例句
1. John found himself surrounded by insincere flattery.
约翰发现自己为虚情假意的奉承阿谀所包围。
2. He is ambitious and susceptible to flattery.
他雄心勃勃,而且很喜欢听别人的恭维话。
3. You're too intelligent to fall for his flattery.