flattery
US /ˈflæt̬.ər.i/
UK /ˈflæt.ər.i/
名詞
奉承, 諂媚
excessive and insincere praise, especially that given to further one's own interests
範例:
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His words were pure flattery, designed to get a promotion.
他的話純粹是奉承，目的是為了升職。
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She saw through his transparent flattery.
她看穿了他那明顯的奉承。