flattering

[US]/'flætəriŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 谄媚的, 讨好的
Word Forms
现在分词flattering

Phrases & Collocations

flatter oneself

自鸣得意;自以为是

Example Sentences

in very flattering terms

极力吹棒

that's a rather flattering picture of him.

那张照片把他美化了不少。

Jamie was adroit at flattering others.

杰米很会拍马屁。

the article began with some flattering words about us.

文章开头是一些对我们的溢美之词。

Thanks for your flattering me, There is the bepuzzlement after the optimism!

谢谢你的夸奖,乐观之后不是没有困惑!

His flattering remark brought a blush in to her cheeks.

他那阿谀奉承的话使她羞得双颊通红。

she was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted.

为了不遂他心愿,她对他大肆吹捧。

Real-world Examples

Uh, that's flattering... and a little weird.

好荣幸 但有点诡异。

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Thank you Jane, for that flattering introduction.

谢谢你,简。感谢你的溢美之词。

Source: BEC Higher Listening Test Papers (Volume 2)

" I had... no idea... He was flattering. "

我不… … 知道… … 他在… … 奉承。

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Very flattering. But I am not awfully happy with the idea.

他们很会奉承啊,不过我对这个想法可没那么满意。

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

But as a dress it is so flattering.

但把它当连衣裙穿,会超讨人喜欢的。

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

There is another, less flattering possible motive for a makeover.

改名还有另一个可能的动机,听起来不那么讨人喜欢。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They're normally flattering when used in a non-creepy way.

如果使用正确,这些词语通常都很讨喜。

Source: English With Lucy (Bilingual Experience)

The subject's pose should also be flattering.

拍摄对象的姿势也应该是讨人喜欢的。

Source: Selected English short passages

What flattering a politician? When's it ever failed?

奉承政客?什么时候不行过?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Wow! This is very flattering. - I would love your autograph.

哇,你太过奖了 -我会很想要你的签名的。

Source: Friends Season 9

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