flattery
US /ˈflæt̬.ər.i/
UK /ˈflæt.ər.i/
名詞
お世辞, 追従
excessive and insincere praise, especially that given to further one's own interests
例:
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His words were pure flattery, designed to get a promotion.
彼の言葉は昇進を得るための純粋なお世辞だった。
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She saw through his transparent flattery.
彼女は彼の見え透いたお世辞を見抜いた。