flatter
🇺🇸
/ˈflætər/
🇬🇧
/ˈflætə(r)/
transitive verb
R
to praise someone too much, often without meaning it, to get something from them or make them happy
He tried to flatter me by saying I'm the best worker, but I know he just wants a favor.
他试图通过说我是最好的员工来奉承我，但我知道他只是想让我帮忙。
R
to believe something too good about yourself, especially when others disagree
If you think you can win alone, you flatter yourself too much.
如果你认为你能独自获胜，那你太高估自己了。
R
to make someone or something look better than they really are
The bright lighting can flatter your appearance in photos.
明亮的灯光可以让你的照片看起来更美。
translation
奉承, 自以为是, 美化
词形变化
3rd Present
flatters
Past
flattered
Perfect
flattered
Progressive
flattering