flattering
英 ['flætərɪŋ]
美
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. Some styles are so flattering that they instantly become classics.
- 有些款式特別襯人，很快就成了經典。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. It's a very flattering offer, and I'mhonoured by your confidence in me.
- 這個提議讓我受寵若驚，能得到您的信任我感到很榮幸。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. There were pleasant and flattering obituaries about him.
- 訃告裏全是對他的客套溢美之詞。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Colin chuckled at the flattering response.
- 這一奉承的回應讓科林暗自發笑。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. The press was flattering.
- 新聞界正在大肆吹捧。
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