flattery

名词 flattery:

1. excessive or insincere praise

1. I find his flattery odious.
   我觉得他的谀词十分讨厌。
2. Cut out the soft soap; flattery will get you nowhere!
   别花言巧语了，吹捧是不会使你捞到好处的。
3. His flattery carries a sting.
   他的奉承话中带刺。
4. His letter was dripping with flattery.
   他的信中充满阿谀之词。
5. She used flattery to worm her way/herself into his confidence.
   她用阿谀奉承的手段骗取他的信任。
6. Flattery has expended his head.
   别人的恭维使他趾高气扬。
7. Don't be taken in by her flatteries.
   别被她的奉承话骗了。

flat.ter.y

n.（名词）
【复数】 flat.ter.ies
The act or practice of flattering.
供维，巴结：谄媚的行为或作风
Excessive or insincere praise.
甜言蜜语：过分的或不真诚的赞扬