flattering
英 [ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ]
美 [ˈflæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ]
- adj. 奉承的；谄媚的
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记忆方法
将“flattering”分解为“flat”和“tering”。想象“flat”是一个平面，像镜子一样反射出你的优点，而“tering”是轻微的声音，像是在轻轻称赞。这样，“flattering”可以理解为像镜子一样正面反射称赞的话语。
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英语词源
- flattering (adj.)
- late 14c., "pleasing to the imagination; dishonestly pleasing; having a false appearance of favorableness," present participle adjective from flatter. Meaning "gratifying to self-esteem" is from 1757. Related: Flatteringly.
权威例句
- 1. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics.
- 有些款式特别衬人，很快就成了经典。
- 2. It's a very flattering offer, and I'mhonoured by your confidence in me.
- 这个提议让我受宠若惊，能得到您的信任我感到很荣幸。
- 3. There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him.
- 讣告里全是对他的客套溢美之词。
- 4. Colin chuckled at the flattering response.
- 这一奉承的回应让科林暗自发笑。
- 5. The press was flattering.
- 新闻界正在大肆吹捧。