flatter
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/ˈflætər/
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/ˈflætə(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.
彼は私が最高の従業員だと言って私を褒めようとしたが、彼がただ頼み事をしたいだけだと分かっている。
to believe something too good about yourself, especially when others disagree
If you think you can win alone, you flatter yourself too much.
一人で勝てると思うなら、あなたは自分を過大評価しすぎている。
to make someone or something look better than they really are
The bright lighting can flatter your appearance in photos.
明るい照明は写真でのあなたの外見をより良く見せることができる。