| 释义 |
flat·ter¹ /ˈflætə(r)/ vt. | vi. | phr.
❶ vt.
1. 向…谄媚，奉承，对…讨好
2. 使满足，使满意；使高兴；使感到荣幸
The music flattered her ears. 这音乐使她听得很惬意。
I feel greatly flattered by your invitation. 承蒙邀请，不胜荣幸。
Oh, you flatter me. 啊，过奖了。
3. (画、肖像等上的形象)胜过(本人或实物)；使显得优点突出
His portrait flatters him. 他的肖像比他本人漂亮。
The black dress flattered her figure. 这件黑色女服使她的体形尽显窈窕。
4. 引起…的奢望
❷ vi.
1. 谄媚，阿谀，讨好
2. 引起奢望
[<? OFr flater to lick, fawn upon <Frank] phr. flatter oneself 自信，自想，自以为，自吹自擂 He flattered himself that he would win. 他自以为可以得胜。 |