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flattery

UK //ˈflætəri//US //ˈflætəri//

词源

源自中古英语 'flaterie',古法语 'flaterie',与动词 'flatter'(奉承)相关,可能源于日耳曼语系。

noun

❶ 指过分或不真诚的赞美,通常是为了讨好对方或达到某种目的。这种赞美往往夸大其词,缺乏真实性。

“She saw through his flattery and knew he just wanted a favor.”

(她看穿了他的奉承,知道他只是想得到帮助。)

“His constant flattery made everyone uncomfortable.”

(他不断的阿谀奉承让每个人都感到不舒服。)

同义词:praise, compliment, adulation

常见短语

flattery will get you nowhere — 表示仅靠奉承无法达成目标,强调实际行动比空话更重要。

“Stop trying to charm the teacher—flattery will get you nowhere.”

(别想着讨好老师了,光靠奉承是没用的。)